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disrespectful

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/ˌdɪs.rɪˈspɛk.tə.fəl/ · dis-re-spec-tful

showing a lack of respect or courtesy towards someone or something.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

showing a lack of respect or courtesy towards someone or something.

کسی یا کسی چیز کے لیے عدم احترام یا ادب ظاہر کرنا۔

بے ادبی

be adaabi

Formal: عدم احترام

Synonyms

rudeimpoliteinsultingبدتمیزنافرماناہانت آمیز

Antonyms

respectfulcourteouspoliteادباحترامتکریم

Common Collocations

  • disrespectful behavior
  • disrespectful remarks
  • disrespectful attitude

Example Sentences

His disrespectful comments about her work were uncalled for.

اس کے بے ادبی تبصرے اس کے کام کے بارے میں غیر معقول تھے۔

Us ke be adaabi tabsaray us ke kaam ke baray mein ghair maqool thay.

Disrespectful behavior in the classroom can disrupt the learning environment.

کلاس روم میں بے ادبی سلوک تعلیم کے ماحول کو متاثر کر سکتی ہے۔

Class room mein be adaabi sulook taleem ke mahol ko mutasir kar sakti hai.

He was warned about his disrespectful attitude towards his seniors.

اسے اپنے بزرگوں کے خلاف بے ادبی رویے کے بارے میں متنبہ کیا گیا۔

Usay apne buzurgon ke khilaf be adaabi rawaiye ke baray mein mutanabiya kiya gaya.

Easily Confused With

irreverent:Irreverent implies a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously, while disrespectful can refer to a broader lack of respect in interactions.

Word Family

disrespect
nounبے ادبی
disrespectfully
adverbبے ادبی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'dis' (not) combined with 'respect' to remember that disrespectful means not showing respect.

Picture someone rolling their eyes when being spoken to, showing a clear lack of respect.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

احترام کا جواب احترام سے دینا چاہیئے۔

Ehteram ka jawab ehteram se dena chahiye.

Respect should be met with respect.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "disrespect" — lack of respect or courtesy

First known use: mid-20th century

The term 'disrespect' is formed by the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' added to 'respect'. Its usage has evolved to describe a lack of respect in various contexts.