disrespect
/ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
dis · re · spect
ˌdɪs · rɪ · ˈspekt
English Definition
n. lack of respect or courtesy
Significado en Español
falta de respeto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thiếu tôn trọng
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Example Sentence
He apologized for showing disrespect.
他为表现出的不尊重道歉了。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “disrespect”:
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A
esteem
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B
admiration
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C
contempt
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D
respect
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C — contempt.
“disrespect” means n. lack of respect or courtesy
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Talking loudly during the solemn ceremony showed great ______.
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A
respect
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B
honor
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C
disrespect
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D
politeness
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C — disrespect.
“disrespect” means n. lack of respect or courtesy
Common questions about “disrespect”
What does “disrespect” mean?
disrespect — n. lack of respect or courtesy. In Chinese: 不尊重，无礼.
How do you pronounce “disrespect”?
disrespect is pronounced /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · re · spect.
How do you use “disrespect” in a sentence?
He apologized for showing disrespect. (他为表现出的不尊重道歉了。)
What are synonyms for “disrespect”?
rudeness, discourtesy, contempt — all close in meaning to disrespect (n. lack of respect or courtesy).
Is “disrespect” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. disrespect appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
