despektierlich
disrespectful
English translations
- 01
disrespectful
- 02
disparaging
- 03
contemptuous
Word details
- German meaning
- Despektierlich bedeutet respektlos, abfällig oder geringschätzig.
- English meaning
- Disrespectful means lacking respect, derogatory, or contemptuous.
- Synonym
- abfällig, geringschätzig
- German example
- Seine despektierlichen Bemerkungen verletzten viele Menschen.
- English example
- His disrespectful remarks hurt many people.
- Comparative
- despektierlicherSuperlative: am despektierlichsten
Example sentences with “despektierlich”
Das war eine despektierliche Bemerkung. (That was a disrespectful remark.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'despektierlich' formal?
Yes, it is a formal and very precise word for 'respektlos' (disrespectful).