Disrespectful (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; "remarks disrespectful of the law"; "disrespectful in the presence of his parents"; "disrespectful toward his teacher".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- His comment was disrespectful and made many people in the room uncomfortable.
- She felt his tone was extremely disrespectful, so she stood up for herself.
- The protesters were warned for their behavior and were asked not to be so loud and disrespectful during the meeting.
- He thought that leaving his phone on during the meeting was completely disrespectful of everyone's time.
- She had been taught from a young age not to be rude or be in any way disrespectful toward her elders.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Neither feeling nor showing respect.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- His constant interrupting was considered disrespectful to the other speakers at the conference.
- She felt her boyfriend's jokes about her job were disrespectful and insensitive.
- The comedian's performance was deemed so disrespectful to the royal family that it sparked widespread outrage.
- Their children were taught from a young age that talking back to their elders was extremely disrespectful.
- Her attitude towards the professor during the meeting was perceived as highly disrespectful by the rest of the team.