Disrespectfully Meaning in English
word
ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəli
dis-ri-SPEKT-fuh-lee
dˌɪsɹɪspˈɛktfəli
dis-ri-spekt-FUH-lee
Definition
In a way that shows a lack of respect for someone or something; acting or speaking without regard for others' feelings or authority.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and semi-formal speech or writing to criticize behavior. Commonly follows verbs like 'speak', 'act', or 'reply'. Not used to describe things (use 'disrespectful' for adjectives). Often implies deliberate rudeness.
Spanish: irrespetuosamentePortuguese (BR): desrespeitosamentePortuguese (PT): desrespeitosamenteChinese (Simplified): 无礼地Chinese (Traditional): 無禮地Hindi: असम्मानपूर्वकArabic: بِقلة احترامBengali: অসম্মানজনকভাবে - অবজ্ঞাসূচকভাবেRussian: неуважительноJapanese: 無礼に - 失礼にVietnamese: một cách thiếu tôn trọngKorean: 무례하게 - 불손하게Turkish: saygısızcaUrdu: بے ادبی سے - گستاخی سےIndonesian: dengan tidak hormat
Example Sentences
He spoke disrespectfully to his teacher.
basic
Please do not reply disrespectfully in class.
basic
The child acted disrespectfully during the ceremony.
basic
Sorry, I didn’t mean to speak disrespectfully to you earlier.
natural
He rolled his eyes disrespectfully when his boss gave instructions.
natural
Teenagers sometimes talk to their parents disrespectfully when they're upset.
natural