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Disrespecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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disrespecting

 

[ ˌdɪs.rɪˈspɛkt.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

showing contempt

Disrespecting refers to the act of showing a lack of respect or consideration for someone or something. It entails actions or behaviors that belittle, insult, or demean a person, relationship, or authority. Engaging in disrespectful actions can lead to strained relationships and a breakdown in communication.

Synonyms

belittling, degrading, insulting, mocking, scorning

Examples of usage

  • He was disrespecting his teacher during the lecture.
  • Disrespecting the rules can result in serious consequences.
  • They felt he was disrespecting their cultural traditions.
  • She apologized for disrespecting her friend's opinions.

Translations

Translations of the word "disrespecting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desrespeitar

🇮🇳 असम्मान करना

🇩🇪 missachten

🇮🇩 tidak menghormati

🇺🇦 неповаги

🇵🇱 brak szacunku

🇯🇵 無礼

🇫🇷 manquer de respect

🇪🇸 faltarle el respeto

🇹🇷 saygısızlık yapmak

🇰🇷 무시하다

🇸🇦 قلة الاحترام

🇨🇿 nerespektovat

🇸🇰 neúcta

🇨🇳 不尊重

🇸🇮 neposvečanje

🇮🇸 óvirðing

🇰🇿 құрметтемеу

🇬🇪 არაბუნებრივად

🇦🇿 hörmətsizlik

🇲🇽 faltarle el respeto

Etymology

The word 'disrespect' is formed by the prefix 'dis-' which indicates negation or reversal and the root word 'respect'. The term 'respect' originates from the Latin word 'respectus', which means 'regard' or 'consideration'. It entered the English language during the late 14th century. Over time, the evolution of the word has led to 'disrespect' being utilized to denote a lack of respect for someone or something. The verb form 'disrespecting' emerged as a continuous or progressive aspect, indicating an ongoing action of showing disdain or neglect toward someone or some idea. The concept has significantly cultural implications, often tied to interpersonal relationships, authority dynamics, and social norms, causing varied perceptions across different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,699, 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.