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Disrespected: meaning, definitions and examples

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disrespected

 

[ dɪsˈrɛspɛktɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling undervalued

Disrespected refers to a feeling or state of being treated with a lack of respect or consideration. This term is often used to describe situations where someone's opinions, feelings, or identity are dismissed or belittled.

Synonyms

disregarded, dissed, insulted, slighted

Examples of usage

  • She felt disrespected by his comments.
  • He left the meeting feeling disrespected.
  • Disrespected employees often leave the company.
  • It's painful to be disrespected by your peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "disrespected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desrespeitado

🇮🇳 असम्मानित

🇩🇪 respectlos

🇮🇩 tidak dihormati

🇺🇦 недооцінений

🇵🇱 brak szacunku

🇯🇵 無視された

🇫🇷 méprisé

🇪🇸 despreciado

🇹🇷 saygısızlık yapılmış

🇰🇷 무시당한

🇸🇦 مُحتَقَر

🇨🇿 nedoceněný

🇸🇰 nedocenený

🇨🇳 被忽视的

🇸🇮 brez spoštovanja

🇮🇸 vantraut

🇰🇿 құрметтелмеген

🇬🇪 გაუფასურებული

🇦🇿 hörmətsiz

🇲🇽 despreciado

Etymology

The term 'disrespected' is derived from the prefix 'dis-', which indicates a negation or reversal, and the root word 'respect', which originates from the Latin 'respectus', meaning 'to look back at' or 'to regard.' The term evolved in the English language over centuries, where 'respect' began to occupy a space reflecting esteem or consideration for others' feelings and identities. In modern usage, 'disrespected' emerged to capture the experience of feeling ignored or belittled, highlighting the importance of mutual respect in social interactions. The growing sensitivity to issues of respect, dignity, and equality in interpersonal relations has increased the prominence and usage of the term in various contexts, including workplaces, social media, and personal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,952, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.