Adjective

(-)

heedless, regardless

* 1922 , , Miss Mapp , :

That alone, apart from Mr. Wyse’s old-fashioned notions on the subject, made telephoning impossible, for your summons was usually answered by his cook, who instantly began scolding the butcher irrespective and disrespectful of whom you were.

Without regard for conditions, circumstances, or consequences; unbiased; independent; impartial.

an irrespective judgment

* Rogers

According to this doctrine, it must be resolved wholly into the absolute, irrespective will of God.

(obsolete) disrespectful

Adjective

(-)

Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

They returned to their respective places of abode.

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(obsolete) Noticing with attention; careful; wary.

* Archbishop Sandys

If you look upon the church of England with a respective eye, you can not refuse this charge.

(obsolete) Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.

the respective connections of society

(obsolete) Fitted to awaken respect.

* 1599 , , IV. iv. 192:

What should it be that he respects in her / But I can make respective in myself,

(obsolete) Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.

* Chapman

With respective shame, rose, took us by the hands.

* Lord Burleigh

With thy equals familiar, yet respective .