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Disrespectful

adjective

Exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous. "Disrespectful in the presence of his parents" , "Disrespectful toward his teacher"

Neither feeling nor showing respect. Synonyms: aweless, awless.

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"Disrespectful" Quotes from Famous Books

... "I'll have no such disrespectful language here. You'll observe the decency of speech and forbear from profanities, you damned rogue, or by God! I'll commit ...

— Mistress Wilding • Rafael Sabatini

... Branscome, and glancing back over my shoulder I saw him leaning on his stick and fairly trembling with wrath. "This disrespectful language! And of a lady ...

— Poison Island • Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch (Q)

... provided one does not carry it to any subject upon which it is improper either for them to speak, or be spoken to. In these two cases, certain attitudes and actions would be extremely absurd, because too easy, and consequently disrespectful. As, for instance, if you were to put your arms across in your bosom, twirl your snuff-box, trample with your feet, scratch your head, etc., it would be shockingly ill-bred in that company; and, indeed, not extremely well-bred ...

— The PG Edition of Chesterfield's Letters to His Son • The Earl of Chesterfield

... have authority in these days," said Grace, drawing him towards the house; "so no disrespectful speeches; away with your hat and coat, and sit down in this ...

— The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings • Harriet Beecher Stowe

... half jestingly to cover their somewhat disrespectful import; but such an implication, if carefully disguised, never gives offence to a woman. Mme. de Nucingen smiled, and offered Eugene the place which her ...

— Father Goriot • Honore de Balzac

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