disrespect

Everyday

1. Disrespect is rude behaviour that shows you do not value or care about someone or something. tree →
2. (verb) To disrespect someone is to treat them rudely or without respect. tree →
3. (slang) «Dis» or «diss» is a short form meaning to insult someone. tree →

In the lessons

In class rules and ethics lessons, disrespect means rude words, ignoring people or damaging their things, and it usually has consequences. In everyday talk, people say «no disrespect, but…» before saying something critical. In stories, disrespect often starts a quarrel. Common phrases: «show disrespect», «treat with disrespect», «no disrespect intended», «no disrespect to».

Examples

• Talking while the teacher is talking shows disrespect. tree →
• He was sent out for disrespecting the referee. tree →
• No disrespect, but I think my answer is right. tree →
• Dropping litter shows disrespect for the countryside. tree →
• She felt disrespected when nobody listened to her idea. tree →
• Laughing at someone's accent is disrespect. tree →
• The rapper dissed his rival in a song. tree →
• Furious at the disrespect shown her, the Beetle flew to the Eagle's nest and rolled out the eggs. tree →

Note

As a noun, uncountable: «a lot of disrespect», not «disrespects». The verb «disrespect» is newer and more informal; in formal writing say «show disrespect to». Adjective: «disrespectful». «Dis/diss» is slang.