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disrespect

неуважение

Meaning of disrespect

lack of respect

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EN-UK/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt/
EN-US/ə ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt/
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disrespect with Russian translation

disrespect usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Его постоянная грубость на собрании воспринималась как неуважение.

His constant rudeness felt like disrespect in the meeting.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она отказалась игнорировать неуважение и в конце концов высказалась.

She refused to ignore the disrespect and finally spoke up.

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disrespect belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

disrespectнеуважение
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

disrespect synonyms

Related words worth learning together

insolence
Bold, impertinent disrespect; emphasizes cheekiness or impertinence, often toward authority.
discourtesy
A formal term for impolite behavior; breach of courteous norms, more formal than 'rudeness'.
disrespectfulness
The quality of being disrespectful; a more abstract or formal noun referring to the trait or tendency.
contempt
A stronger feeling of disdain or scorn, often implying moral superiority; more intense than simple disrespect.
disregard
Emphasis on ignoring or paying no attention; may imply neglect rather than active insult.
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insolence

Bold, impertinent disrespect; emphasizes cheekiness or impertinence, often toward authority.

C1Rarely

His insolence toward the professor was unacceptable.

D
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discourtesy

A formal term for impolite behavior; breach of courteous norms, more formal than 'rudeness'.

C1Rarely

It was a discourtesy to leave without saying goodbye.

D
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disrespectfulness

The quality of being disrespectful; a more abstract or formal noun referring to the trait or tendency.

C1Rarely

The disrespectfulness of his remarks was obvious.

C
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contempt

A stronger feeling of disdain or scorn, often implying moral superiority; more intense than simple disrespect.

C1Often

She spoke of him with contempt.

D
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disregard

Emphasis on ignoring or paying no attention; may imply neglect rather than active insult.

B2Often

His disregard for safety procedures was dangerous.

🇬🇧en

An act that causes hurt or resentment; can refer both to the offensive act and to the feeling of being offended.

B2Very Often

He took offense at the remark.

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disrespect meaning: what does it mean?

lack of respect

disrespect pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

disrespect is pronounced as /ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

disrespect definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His constant rudeness felt like disrespect in the meeting. Translation: Его постоянная грубость на собрании воспринималась как неуважение.

Is disrespect part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

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Is disrespect part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, disrespect (неуважение) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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