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disrespectful

adjective

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Pronunciation: /dɪs.ɹɪˈspɛkt.fəl/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English respectful English disrespectful From dis- + respectful.

  1. Lacking respect.
  2. irrespective, heedless, regardless

    That alone, apart from Mr. Wyse’s old-fashioned notions on the subject, made telephoning impossible, for your summons was usually answered by his cook, who instantly began scolding the butcher irrespective and disrespectful of whom you were.