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disrespectful

gb/dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛktfəl/ us/dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
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adjective B2 property
1

Rude through lack of respect

rude because you do not show respect for someone

Tipar de utilizare: disrespectful to/towards [someone]; [comment/behavior/tone] is disrespectful
Greșeală frecventă:
Use disrespectful to or towards a person, not usually disrespectful with a person.
Sinonime
rude (more general and common for impolite behavior) | impolite (milder; focuses on manners) | insolent (stronger and more formal; especially rude to authority)
Antonime
respectful (showing proper respect) | polite (showing good manners) | courteous (politely and considerately respectful)
Colocații
disrespectful behavior |disrespectful attitude |disrespectful comment |disrespectful language |disrespectful tone |disrespectful gesture |openly disrespectful |deeply disrespectful |come across as disrespectful |disrespectful to your parents
Teme
social_interaction |manners |emotions
Exemple
  • Rolling your eyes while someone is speaking can seem disrespectful.
  • She apologized for being disrespectful to the teacher.
  • His email was short, but I didn't find it disrespectful.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • Don't be disrespectful to your grandmother.
  • That tone is disrespectful.
adjective B2 property
2

Disregarding customs or sacred things

not treating an important custom, place, or belief with the respect it deserves

Tipar de utilizare: disrespectful of [custom/tradition/rule]; disrespectful to [culture/place/symbol]; it is disrespectful to [do something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Disrespectful of is common with customs, rules, traditions, and values.
Sinonime
irreverent (especially lacking respect for sacred or serious things) | insensitive (focuses on hurting or ignoring people's feelings) | sacrilegious (much stronger; specifically offensive to religion)
Antonime
respectful (showing proper regard for what is valued) | reverent (deeply respectful, especially toward sacred things) | considerate (careful not to offend or hurt others)
Colocații
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
Teme
culture |religion |society |ethics
Exemple
  • In that temple, taking photos during prayer is considered disrespectful.
  • The campaign was criticized as disrespectful of local traditions.
  • Some viewers felt the joke was disrespectful to the victims and their families.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • It is disrespectful to wear shoes there.
  • Be careful not to be disrespectful of their customs.
adjective slang C1 property
3

Boldly humiliating or dominant

used online or in sports to say an action is very bold and makes the other person look bad

Tipar de utilizare: [move/play/performance] is disrespectful; that was disrespectful
Greșeală frecventă:
This slang use can be approving or humorous; avoid it in formal writing.
Sinonime
audacious (bold and daring, without the slang sense of humiliation) | savage (slang; brutally impressive or cutting) | dominant (focuses on control or superiority rather than disrespect)
Antonime
restrained (not excessive or showy) | classy (winning or acting with style and respect) | respectful (not intended to embarrass or belittle)
Colocații
disrespectful dunk |disrespectful move |disrespectful crossover |disrespectful finish |absolutely disrespectful |straight-up disrespectful |that was disrespectful |disrespectful comeback
Teme
sports |internet |entertainment |slang
Exemple
  • That no-look pass was disrespectful, and the crowd loved it.
  • He hit a game-winning shot over the defender, and everyone online called it disrespectful.
  • The dunk was so powerful that fans described it as completely disrespectful.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • That dunk was disrespectful.
  • Fans called the goal disrespectful.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
disrespectful
IPA
GB/dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
US/dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
Silabe și accent
dis - respect - ful (3 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ful)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
  • Base: disrespectful
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