disrespectful
gb/dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛktfəl/ us/dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
B2
English
tiszteletlen, alázós, megalázó
B2
1
tiszteletlen
B1
Usage pattern:
disrespectful to/towards [someone]; [comment/behavior/tone] is disrespectful
Rolling your eyes while someone is speaking can seem disrespectful.
Ha valaki beszéd közben forgatja a szemét, az tiszteletlennek tűnhet.
She apologized for being disrespectful to the teacher.
Bocsánatot kért, amiért tiszteletlen volt a tanárával szemben.
His email was short, but I didn't find it disrespectful.
Learner examples
Don't be disrespectful to your grandmother.
Ne légy tiszteletlen a nagymamáddal.
That tone is disrespectful.
Az a hangnem tiszteletlen.
Common mistake:
Use disrespectful to or towards a person, not usually disrespectful with a person.
Meaning
Rude through lack of respect
Collocations
disrespectful behavior
|disrespectful attitude
|disrespectful comment
|disrespectful language
|disrespectful tone
|disrespectful gesture
|openly disrespectful
|deeply disrespectful
|come across as disrespectful
|disrespectful to your parents
Synonyms
rude (more general and common for impolite behavior)
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impolite (milder; focuses on manners)
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insolent (stronger and more formal; especially rude to authority)
Antonyms
respectful (showing proper respect)
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polite (showing good manners)
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courteous (politely and considerately respectful)
Themes
social_interaction
|manners
|emotions
Definition
rude because you do not show respect for someone
Showing a lack of respect for a person, their feelings, or their position; rude or impolite.
B2
2
tiszteletlen
B1
Usage pattern:
disrespectful of [custom/tradition/rule]; disrespectful to [culture/place/symbol]; it is disrespectful to [do something]
In that temple, taking photos during prayer is considered disrespectful.
Abban a templomban tiszteletlennek számít, ha valaki ima közben fényképez.
The campaign was criticized as disrespectful of local traditions.
A kampányt azért bírálták, mert tiszteletlen volt a helyi hagyományokkal szemben.
Some viewers felt the joke was disrespectful to the victims and their families.
Learner examples
It is disrespectful to wear shoes there.
Tiszteletlenség ott cipőt viselni.
Be careful not to be disrespectful of their customs.
Vigyázz, nehogy tiszteletlen légy a szokásaikkal szemben.
Common mistake:
Disrespectful of is common with customs, rules, traditions, and values.
Meaning
Disregarding customs or sacred things
Collocations
disrespectful of local customs
|disrespectful of tradition
|disrespectful to the culture
|disrespectful to the dead
|considered disrespectful
|culturally disrespectful
|potentially disrespectful
|disrespectful portrayal
|disrespectful use
|disrespectful in a sacred place
Synonyms
irreverent (especially lacking respect for sacred or serious things)
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insensitive (focuses on hurting or ignoring people's feelings)
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sacrilegious (much stronger; specifically offensive to religion)
Antonyms
respectful (showing proper regard for what is valued)
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reverent (deeply respectful, especially toward sacred things)
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considerate (careful not to offend or hurt others)
Themes
culture
|religion
|society
|ethics
Definition
not treating an important custom, place, or belief with the respect it deserves
Failing to show proper respect for a rule, tradition, belief, place, symbol, or other valued thing.
C1
SLANG
3
Usage pattern:
[move/play/performance] is disrespectful; that was disrespectful
That no-look pass was disrespectful, and the crowd loved it.
Az a vakpassz teljesen alázós volt, és a közönség imádta.
He hit a game-winning shot over the defender, and everyone online called it disrespectful.
Bedobta a győztes dobást a védő fölött, és a neten mindenki alázósnak nevezte.
The dunk was so powerful that fans described it as completely disrespectful.
Learner examples
That dunk was disrespectful.
Az a zsákolás nagyon alázós volt.
Fans called the goal disrespectful.
A szurkolók alázósnak nevezték a gólt.
Common mistake:
This slang use can be approving or humorous; avoid it in formal writing.
Meaning
Boldly humiliating or dominant
Collocations
disrespectful dunk
|disrespectful move
|disrespectful crossover
|disrespectful finish
|absolutely disrespectful
|straight-up disrespectful
|that was disrespectful
|disrespectful comeback
Synonyms
audacious (bold and daring, without the slang sense of humiliation)
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savage (slang; brutally impressive or cutting)
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dominant (focuses on control or superiority rather than disrespect)
Antonyms
restrained (not excessive or showy)
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classy (winning or acting with style and respect)
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respectful (not intended to embarrass or belittle)
Themes
sports
|internet
|entertainment
|slang
Definition
used online or in sports to say an action is very bold and makes the other person look bad
Informally, so bold, skillful, or dominant that it seems to embarrass or belittle someone, often in a way people find impressive or funny.
Grammar
Dictionary form
disrespectful
IPA
GB/dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
US/dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
Syllables & stress
dis - respect - ful (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ful)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: disrespectful
Expressions
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