disrespectful
adjective/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfəl/
Frequency rank: #6,498 most common English word
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect or courtesy toward others.
Example sentence
His comments during the meeting were considered disrespectful by many of his colleagues.
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