disrespect
noun [U] /ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt/Definition
C1 lack of respect: a disrespect for authoritySaddening, shocking and upsetting no disrespect to sb › used before you criticize someone in order not to sound rude: No disrespect to Julie, but this department worked perfectly well before she started here.Polite expressions disrespectful /-fəl/ adjective C2 disrespectful behaviourShowing arrogance and conceitConfidence and self-assuranceBoasting disrespectfully /-fəl.i/ adverb
(Definition of disrespect noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a cloud hanging over sb idiom
- affecting adjective
- agonizing adjective
- baleful adjective
- be cold comfort idiom
- bombast noun
- bruising adjective
- distressing adjective
- dolorous adjective
- ego trip noun
- egomania noun
- egotism noun
- hubris noun
- hurtful adjective
- narcissism noun
- poignant adjective
- pride comes/goes before a fall idiom
- unmentionable adjective
- upsetting adjective
- vanity noun (SELFISH)
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