1. showing a lack of respect or courtesy; rude or impolite

Examples

• The student’s disrespectful behavior toward the teacher resulted in detention.
• It would be disrespectful to interrupt while she’s speaking.
• His disrespectful comments about her work upset the entire team.
• The children were taught never to be disrespectful to their elders.
• She found his tone disrespectful and walked away from the conversation.
• Making jokes during the ceremony would be considered disrespectful.