disrespectful
/ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfl/
dis · re · spect · ful
ˌdɪs · rɪ · ˈspekt · fl
English Definition
adj. showing a lack of respect
Significado en Español
irrespetuoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thiếu tôn trọng
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Example Sentence
It's disrespectful to interrupt someone speaking.
打断别人说话是不礼貌的。
Synonyms
rude
impolite
discourteous
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “disrespectful”:
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A
courteous
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B
rude
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C
respectful
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D
polite
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B — rude.
“disrespectful” means adj. showing a lack of respect
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It is very ______ to interrupt someone while they are still speaking.
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A
polite
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B
courteous
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C
gracious
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D
disrespectful
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D — disrespectful.
“disrespectful” means adj. showing a lack of respect
Common questions about “disrespectful”
What does “disrespectful” mean?
disrespectful — adj. showing a lack of respect. In Chinese: 无礼的，不敬的.
How do you pronounce “disrespectful”?
disrespectful is pronounced /ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dis · re · spect · ful.
How do you use “disrespectful” in a sentence?
It's disrespectful to interrupt someone speaking. (打断别人说话是不礼貌的。)
What are synonyms for “disrespectful”?
rude, impolite, discourteous — all close in meaning to disrespectful (adj. showing a lack of respect).
Is “disrespectful” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. disrespectful appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
