Definition

Not deserving of respect or admiration; considered unworthy or dishonorable.

Example

His actions were seen as disrespectable by the community.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see how he treated the waiter?

Yeah, that was really disrespectable behavior.

I can't believe people think that's acceptable in public.

Right? It just shows a lack of basic respect for others.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disrespectable → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "respectable" (from Latin "respectabilis", meaning worthy of respect). The word "disrespectable" means not worthy of respect or deserving of scorn.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'apart' ('dis-') from what is 'worthy of respect' — that's why disrespectable means not deserving respect.

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