DISRESPECTFUL Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

disrespectful

adjective

Definition of disrespectful

as in rude

showing a lack of manners or consideration for others being four hours late is disrespectful of the people you promised to meet

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Recent Examples of disrespectful Plus, that guy with no shirt was disrespectful. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 Mention of women has also not been absent in the president’s disrespectful rants. — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026 For some, public criticism of the nation can feel disloyal or disrespectful. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Harris also reported disrespectful talk between the groups, which Ng said amounted to challenges. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026 The image quickly spread on social media, where some fans criticized the pose as disrespectful while others defended Wembanyama, who is from France. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Desmon Yancy, 5th, called the Cottage Grove Avenue store closure disrespectful to the community. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Recently, The New York Times reported that former romantic partners called Platner toxic and disrespectful to women. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 June 2026 Prior to Happy Gilmore, McDonald rose to prominence as Thelma’s disrespectful husband Darryl in 1991’s Thelma & Louise. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

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Adjective

It’s considered rude to answer one’s phone on public transport or in a restaurant, for example.

— Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
When healths were raised during the eighteenth century, it was considered rude or antisocial not to go along with them.

— Brooke Barbier, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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