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disrespectful

dis·res·pect·ful

UK/dɪs.ɹɪˈspɛkt.fəl/ US/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfʌl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous

  • “remarks disrespectful of the law”
  • “disrespectful in the presence of his parents”
  • “disrespectful toward his teacher”

Origin

From dis- + respectful.

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