disrespectful

disrespectful — 形容詞

1. behaving or speaking in a way that shows you do not value someone or something a

1.形容詞B1
釋義

不尊重

對他人或事物缺乏應有的禮貌或敬意

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.

例句

Linh thought her boss's comment during the morning meeting was deeply disrespectful.

Linh 認為她主管在早上會議上的發言非常不尊重人。

pattern: disrespectful + comment/remark/behaviour

Kasia's father warned her not to speak to her grandmother in such a disrespectful tone.

Kasia 的父親告誡她,不要用那種不尊重的語氣跟祖母說話。

同義詞
  • 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)

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

He was disrespectful with his teacher.
He was disrespectful to his teacher.
💡the correct preposition is 'to' or 'towards', not 'with'.