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Disrespectfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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disrespectfully

 

[ ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe behavior or actions

In a disrespectful manner; showing a lack of respect or courtesy

Synonyms

discourteously, impolitely, insolently, rudely

Examples of usage

  • He spoke disrespectfully to his colleagues during the meeting.
  • She was behaving disrespectfully towards her parents.
  • Don't talk to me disrespectfully like that.
  • The student was reprimanded for speaking disrespectfully to the teacher.
  • Treating others disrespectfully is not acceptable behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "disrespectfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desrespeitosamente

🇮🇳 अनादरपूर्वक

🇩🇪 respektlos

🇮🇩 dengan tidak hormat

🇺🇦 неповажно

🇵🇱 lekceważąco

🇯🇵 無礼に

🇫🇷 irrespectueusement

🇪🇸 irrespetuosamente

🇹🇷 saygısızca

🇰🇷 무례하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير محترم

🇨🇿 neuctivě

🇸🇰 neúctivo

🇨🇳 不敬地

🇸🇮 nespoštljivo

🇮🇸 óvirðulega

🇰🇿 құрметсіздікпен

🇬🇪 არაკეთილგანწყობილად

🇦🇿 hörmətsizcəsinə

🇲🇽 irrespetuosamente

Etymology

The word 'disrespectfully' is derived from the word 'disrespectful', which originated in the early 17th century. The prefix 'dis-' means 'lack of' or 'not', while 'respectful' refers to showing respect or admiration. Therefore, 'disrespectfully' describes actions or behavior that show a lack of respect or courtesy towards others.

See also: disrespect, disrespectful, disrespectfulness, disrespects, respect, respectability, respectable, respected, respectful, respectfully, respectfulness, respecting, respective, respectively.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,099 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.