as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others
being four hours late is disrespectful of the people you promised to meet
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Recent Examples of disrespectful
The most recent incident quickly sparked backlash online, with many commenters criticizing the tourist’s behavior as disrespectful.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Harris also reported disrespectful talk between the groups, which Ng said amounted to challenges.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Desmon Yancy, 5th, called the Cottage Grove Avenue store closure disrespectful to the community.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
While the community encourages visitors to watch or even help, some were recording or taking pictures without permission, which is considered disrespectful, Lampe said.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
To push it out of my head would be disrespectful to those that weren't lucky enough to have their family member come out.
—Jeff Truesdell, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The manner in which this was conducted is incredibly disrespectful to both Chiefs, Police Officers, and Firefighters.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Of course this is disrespectful to his sister and her fiancee, but this is how your son intends to live the rest of his life.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
That framing, whether intentional or not, is disrespectful, dismissive and demeaning.
—Terri Freeman, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Harris also reported disrespectful talk between the groups, which Ng said amounted to challenges.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Desmon Yancy, 5th, called the Cottage Grove Avenue store closure disrespectful to the community.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
While the community encourages visitors to watch or even help, some were recording or taking pictures without permission, which is considered disrespectful, Lampe said.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
To push it out of my head would be disrespectful to those that weren't lucky enough to have their family member come out.
—Jeff Truesdell, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The manner in which this was conducted is incredibly disrespectful to both Chiefs, Police Officers, and Firefighters.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Of course this is disrespectful to his sister and her fiancee, but this is how your son intends to live the rest of his life.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
That framing, whether intentional or not, is disrespectful, dismissive and demeaning.
—Terri Freeman, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrespectful
Adjective
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Petrie didn’t only celebrate his own hits but pointed to rival shows like Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK and Prime Video’s Last One Laughing as proof that British comedy is in rude health.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Elizabeth continues to be an infuriating character, interrupting with rude and unhelpful asides throughout the entire family meeting, casually gnawing on an orange slice as Greg and Katie have a heart-to-heart across the table.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Some do this flippantly, but reader Robin suggested drivers who do this do not care and are flat-out discourteous.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2014, he was found to have been discourteous and used force.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disrespectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrespectful. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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