Disrespect meaning in English
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Definition
disrespect: not enough thoughtfulness towards others, a lack of consideration for others, an offensive attitude towards others
to disrespect (someone): to show a lack of consideration (for someone), to treat (someone) thoughtlessly
Examples
- "It is filthy and is treated with negligence and disrespect."
- "Bruno : Don't ever disrespect Steve, Brian."
Exercise 1
The term dissatisfied means not satisfied. Complete the story below with the appropriate prefixes for the missing words!
Horatio's behaviour can be very at times. He often makes comments to his colleagues (especially Susie). He even shows towards Bruno Delavigne. For example, he once said "Stupid man, you are so ! I am making your perfumes as fast as I can!".
Horatio's behaviour can be very at times. He often makes comments to his colleagues (especially Susie). He even shows towards Bruno Delavigne. For example, he once said "Stupid man, you are so ! I am making your perfumes as fast as I can!".
The term dissatisfied means not satisfied. Complete the story below with the appropriate prefixes for the missing words!
Horatio's behaviour can be very unprofessional 1 at times. He often makes inappropriate 2 comments to his colleagues (especially Susie). He even shows disrespect 3 towards Bruno Delavigne. For example, he once said "Stupid man, you are so impatient 4! I am making your perfumes as fast as I can!".
Horatio's behaviour can be very unprofessional 1 at times. He often makes inappropriate 2 comments to his colleagues (especially Susie). He even shows disrespect 3 towards Bruno Delavigne. For example, he once said "Stupid man, you are so impatient 4! I am making your perfumes as fast as I can!".
1 unprofessional: "Unprofessional" is the correct choice here. "Unprofessional behaviour" is acting in a way which is inappropriate for the workplace, or not suitable for a business environment. Example: "It is unprofessional of you to spend all day on MyFace.com when you're supposed to be working".
1 disprofessional: Sorry, but this term doesn't exist! We say "disappear", "disproportionate", and "disadvantage", but "unprofessional"!
1 improfessional: Sorry, but this term doesn't exist! We say "improper", "impossible", and "impatient", but "unprofessional"!
1 inprofessional: Sorry, but this term doesn't exist! We say "inappropriate", "indecisive", and "inoffensive", but "unprofessional"!
2 inappropriate: "Inappropriate" is the right term. If something is "inappropriate", it is "not suitable" or "offensive". Example: 'A bikini is inappropriate attire for the office.
2 unappropriate: This answer is inappropriate! We say "unpleasant", "unattractive", and "unfortunate", but "inappropriate"!
2 disappropriate: This answer is inappropriate! We say "disappear", "disproportionate", and "disadvantage", but "inappropriate"!
2 imappropriate: This answer is inappropriate! We say "improper", "impossible", and "impatient", but "inappropriate"!
3 disrespect: This is the right answer. "Disrespect" is the opposite of "respect". There is a related verb: "to disrespect (someone)". Example: "Do not disrespect your teachers!".
3 unrespect: Unfortunately this isn't the right term. We say "unpleasant", "unattractive", and "unfortunate", but "disrespect"!
3 inrespect: Unfortunately this isn't the right term. We say "inappropriate", "indecisive", and "inoffensive", but "disrespect"!
3 imrespect: Unfortunately this isn't the right term. We say "improper", "impossible", and "impatient", but "disrespect"!
4 impatient: "Impatient" is the correct choice here. If someone is "impatient", they don't like waiting.
4 unpatient: Sorry, but this isn't the correct prefix! We say "unpleasant", "unattractive", and "unfortunate", but "impatient"!
4 dispatient: Sorry, but this isn't the correct prefix! We say "disappear", "disproportionate", and "disadvantage", but "impatient"!
4 inpatient: Sorry, but this isn't the correct prefix! We say "inappropriate", "indecisive", and "inoffensive", but "impatient"!
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