What does disrespect mean?
Word: Disrespect
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Disrespect means rude behaviour or words that show you do not value someone or something.
Synonyms: rudeness, insolence, contempt
Antonyms: regard, politeness
How do you spell disrespect?
Syllables: dis - re - spect
Tricky part: The end is ct, and the c is easy to swallow when speaking fast.
Watch out for: disrespekt, disrespet, disrispect
Memory tip: End it with c-t, for 'courteous and thoughtful', the opposite of rude.
Disrespect in a sentence
Example 1: Talking during the national anthem shows disrespect.
Example 2: He meant no disrespect when he laughed.
Example 3: Throwing litter in a park is a sign of disrespect.
Fun Fact
The short slang word dis, as in 'Don't dis my team', is a clipped form of disrespect.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Connection
Choose the antonym of the word:
disrespect
a) insult
b) respect
c) mockery
d) scorn
Show answer
b) respect. Insult and scorn are close to disrespect; respect is its opposite.
Word Cookie
Find the extra letter in the word:
dissrespect
a) c
b) s
c) r
d) e
Show answer
b) s. The s of dis meets the r of respect, so there is nothing to double.
Spell-o-Spell
Choose the correctly spelt word:
a) courtesey
b) disrespect
c) kindnes
d) gratitued
Show answer
b) disrespect. Courtesy has no e before the y, kindness ends in ness, and gratitude ends in ude.
Mingle-Mangle
Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:
pctsdrisee
a) disrespect
b) prospects
c) respected
d) prescribed
Show answer
a) disrespect. Prospects needs an o, prescribed a b, and respected has only one s.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which action shows disrespect to elders?
a) rolling your eyes while they speak
b) listening quietly to their stories
c) offering them your seat on a bus
d) touching their feet in greeting
Show answer
a) rolling your eyes while they speak
2. If someone treats a rule with disrespect, they...
a) do not care about it
b) follow it carefully
c) copy it neatly
d) explain it to others
Show answer
a) do not care about it
