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Disrespectful vs Respectful - What's the difference?

disrespectful | respectful | Antonyms |

Respectful is a antonym of disrespectful.



As adjectives the difference between disrespectful and respectful

is that disrespectful is lacking respect while respectful is marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment.

disrespectful

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • lacking respect

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * respectful

    Derived terms

    * disrespectfully * disrespectfulness

    respectful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment.

    • Antonyms

    * disrespectful

    Related terms

    * respectfully * respectfulness