disrespected
English meaning: Disrespected
Definition
Feeling that you have been treated without the politeness or regard you deserve.
Example
“She felt disrespected when her manager interrupted her presentation and dismissed her ideas in front of everyone.”
Another example: “He felt disrespected when no one acknowledged his hard work.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral to informal; describes feeling treated without due politeness or regard. Common in everyday and online speech ('I felt disrespected'). The verb 'disrespect' is fairly informal.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
Formed from the prefix 'dis-' (opposite of) plus 'respect', with verbal use becoming common in the 20th century.
Synonyms
- slighted
- insulted
- belittled
- snubbed
Antonyms / Opposites
- respected
- honoured
Related Words
Common Collocations
- feel disrespected
- deeply disrespected
- disrespected in public
- treated as disrespected
Word Forms
disrespected (adj); disrespect (v/n); disrespects; disrespecting; disrespectful (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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