Meaning
disrespectful
- showing a lack of respect or courtesy toward someone or something
In a sentence
Il suo comportamento durante la riunione è stato davvero irrispettoso.
His behavior during the meeting was truly disrespectful.
Non dovresti fare commenti così irrispettosi verso i colleghi.
You shouldn't make such disrespectful comments toward your colleagues.
È irrispettoso parlare al telefono mentre qualcuno ti sta parlando.
It is disrespectful to talk on the phone while someone is speaking to you.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| irrispettoso | masculine · singular |
| irrispettosa | feminine · singular |
| irrispettosi | masculine · plural |
| irrispettose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed with the negative prefix 'ir-' (in-) + 'rispettoso'.
- Often followed by the preposition 'verso' or 'nei confronti di'.