disrespect
disrespect — noun
1. a way of speaking or behaving that shows you do not value someone or something a
a way of speaking or behaving that shows you do not value someone or something as they deserve to be valued
The players showed disrespect by leaving the pitch during the minute of silence.
collocation: show disrespect — followed by 'by + -ing' clause
Arjun took his manager's public criticism as a sign of disrespect toward the whole team.
collocation: a sign of disrespect + toward [someone]
Caio walked out of the meeting early, an act that many colleagues saw as disrespect.
Treating a person's religious customs with disrespect can create serious conflict at work.
- respect
the direct opposite — valuing someone as they deserve
- admiration
implies positive appreciation, not just basic regard
- esteem
formal; high regard combined with respect
常見錯誤
2. a polite phrase said before giving an opinion that the listener may find upsetti
a polite phrase said before giving an opinion that the listener may find upsetting or offensive, as a way of showing you do not intend to be rude
"No disrespect to your parents," Indra said carefully, "but I have to disagree with their decision."
fixed phrase: 'no disrespect to [person]' — polite disclaimer before disagreement
No disrespect to the chef, Xiu, but this fish is far too salty for my taste.
No disrespect, Jude, but your proposal has a few serious problems we need to talk about.
"No disrespect to the committee," Eliska said, "but their findings seem incomplete."
- no offense
roughly equivalent, though 'no disrespect' is more face-saving before direct disagreement
- with all due respect
more formal and often used in professional or legal settings
文法句型
no disrespect to + noun / no disrespect, but + clause
用法筆記
Only used in the fixed phrase 'no disrespect'. It is always followed either by 'to' + a noun phrase (naming the person or group) or by 'but' + the critical opinion. Not used in affirmative or interrogative sentences.
常見錯誤
disrespect — verb
1. to treat someone or something in a way that shows you have no regard for them, f
to treat someone or something in a way that shows you have no regard for them, for instance by speaking rudely, ignoring their feelings, or failing to follow their customs
Ilan felt that his brother had disrespected him by arriving late and not apologizing.
transitive: disrespect + person (direct object)
Some fans accused the singer of disrespecting the national anthem when she changed the melody.
transitive: disrespect + abstract noun (national anthem, traditions)
Nkechi told the manager she would not stay where employees were regularly disrespected.
A student who had disrespected the professor in front of the class was refused an answer.
文法句型
disrespect + someone
用法筆記
Always transitive — the person or thing that is not respected must be named as the direct object. Common in passive constructions ('I felt disrespected'). Less formal than alternatives such as 'show contempt for' or 'treat with disrespect'.