disrespectful
disrespectful — adjective
1. behaving or speaking in a way that shows you do not value someone or something a
behaving or speaking in a way that shows you do not value someone or something as they deserve; rude and failing to offer the regard they are owed.
Linh thought her boss's comment during the morning meeting was deeply disrespectful.
pattern: disrespectful + comment/remark/behaviour
Kasia's father warned her not to speak to her grandmother in such a disrespectful tone.
It was disrespectful of Rafael to interrupt the speaker while he was making his point.
The principal told the class that laughing at a classmate's mistake was disrespectful behaviour.
- rude
broader meaning covering any kind of impolite behaviour; less specific about the respect dimension
- impolite
milder tone; focuses on manners rather than a lack of esteem
- discourteous
more formal and somewhat less common; implies a failure to follow polite conventions
- irreverent
specifically describes a lack of respect for authority, tradition, or sacred things; can be positive (playfully daring)
- respectful
showing proper regard and consideration for others
- polite
focuses on good manners rather than the deeper notion of respect
文法句型
disrespectful + to/towards + someone
it + be + disrespectful + of + someone + to-infinitive
disrespectful + noun (behaviour, comment, tone)
用法筆記
Commonly modifies nouns describing speech or conduct, such as 'behaviour', 'comment', 'tone', 'remark', or 'attitude'. Use the preposition 'to' or 'towards' to specify the person or group affected.