1. A disrespectful mental attitude
   "The student's disrespect for authority landed him in detention"
    
2. A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
   "Her disrespect for traditional methods led to innovative solutions";
   - contempt
    
3. An expression of lack of respect
   "His disrespect for authority often got him into trouble";
   - discourtesy

1. Have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
   "The public began to disrespect politicians after the scandal";
   - disesteem
    
2. Show a lack of respect for
   "He disrespected his teacher by constantly interrupting the lesson"

Derived forms: disrespected, disrespecting, disrespects

Type of: attitude, consider, content, discourtesy, mental attitude, message, reckon, regard, relate, rudeness, see, subject matter, substance, view

Antonym: observe, regard, respect

Encyclopedia: Disrespect