CEFR B1

disrespectful

adjective

Meaning

Showing a lack of respect or courtesy; rude.

Examples

His disrespectful comments about his colleagues' work were unprofessional.
It is disrespectful to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

Synonyms: rude, impolite, insolent, contemptuous

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disrespectful (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/

Definition

Showing a lack of respect or courtesy; rude.

Examples

His disrespectful comments about his colleagues' work were unprofessional.
It is disrespectful to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
The student's disrespectful attitude towards the teacher led to a detention.

How to Use disrespectful

disrespectful to (prepositional phrase): Showing a lack of respect towards someone or something. — "It is disrespectful to your elders to ignore their advice."
disrespectful of (prepositional phrase): Showing a lack of respect for something, often a rule or principle. — "His actions were disrespectful of the court's authority."

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