Disrespectfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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disrespectfulness

 

[ ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfʊlnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

The quality of being disrespectful; a lack of respect or reverence towards someone or something.

Synonyms

discourtesy, impoliteness, rudeness

Examples of usage

  • He showed disrespectfulness towards his colleagues by constantly interrupting them during meetings.
  • Her disrespectfulness towards her parents led to frequent arguments in the household.
Context #2 | Noun

in behavior

The act of showing a lack of consideration or regard for others, often resulting in offensive or rude behavior.

Synonyms

contempt, disregard, insolence

Examples of usage

  • His disrespectfulness in public settings alienated many of his peers.
  • The disrespectfulness of his actions towards customers caused a decline in business.

Translations

Translations of the word "disrespectfulness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desrespeito

🇮🇳 असम्मान

🇩🇪 Respektlosigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakhormatan

🇺🇦 неповажність

🇵🇱 brak szacunku

🇯🇵 無礼

🇫🇷 irrespect

🇪🇸 irrespeto

🇹🇷 saygısızlık

🇰🇷 무례함

🇸🇦 عدم احترام

🇨🇿 neúcta

🇸🇰 neúcta

🇨🇳 不尊重

🇸🇮 nespoštljivost

🇮🇸 virðingarleysi

🇰🇿 құрметсіздік

🇬🇪 არარესპექტირება

🇦🇿 hörmətsizlik

🇲🇽 irrespeto

Etymology

The word 'disrespectfulness' is a combination of 'disrespect' and the suffix '-fulness,' which is used to form abstract nouns indicating a state or quality. 'Disrespect' comes from the Latin 'dis-' (lack of) and 'respectus' (respect), ultimately meaning 'lack of respect.' The concept of disrespectfulness has been a topic of discussion in various social contexts, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and consideration in interactions.

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