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disrespectful to vs disrespectful of

Both "disrespectful to" and "disrespectful of" are commonly used in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Disrespectful to" is used when referring to how someone treats another person. "Disrespectful of" is used when talking about someone's attitude or behavior towards something inanimate or abstract.

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Last updated: October 26, 2024 • 12833 views

disrespectful to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "disrespectful to" when describing how someone treats another person in a disrespectful manner.

Examples:

He was disrespectful to his teacher by talking back.
It's disrespectful to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

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Last updated: November 14, 2024

Nov 16, 2022 ... "Your son was disrespectful to me this afternoon." (one time, it's unusual.) "Your son is disrespecful towards me whenever I speak to him." I ...
Aug 3, 2015 ... It is thought as disrespectful to those cultures, but I was wondering, if you understand the design and its meaning, is it still considered disrespectful?
This was extremely disrespectful to Christians. 9:25 PM · Jul 26, 2024. ·. 9.6M. Views. 9,661. Reposts · 1,241. Quotes.
Jul 19, 2023 ... is it disrespectful to use henna on the body for reasons outside of indian culture? ... I want to get a sense of current opinions, cuz when I've ...
... disrespectful to me. What should I do ... He's also very disrespectful to me. What should I do? Many parents I see have this problem — children who become ...
May 26, 2023 ... This is incredibly disrespectful to us as parents. I just want to get milk, & I don't want to talk about the deepest parts of my kids sexuality, ...
Aug 9, 2019 ... They think they can command respect by being cruel and mean and disrespectful to others. If I'm a nice person, no one will respect what I say so ...
It sounds disrespectful to us, but not to your child. THIS is autism! THIS is where many people think a child is spoiled or ungrateful! The point of this ...
Jun 3, 2016 ... How did you like it when I was disrespectful to you? Does your mother deserve your disrespect? Do you wish to be treated respectfully by your ...

Alternatives:

rude to
impolite to
insolent to
discourteous to
offensive to

disrespectful of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "disrespectful of" when describing someone's attitude or behavior towards something inanimate or abstract.

Examples:

She was disrespectful of the rules and did whatever she wanted.
He is disrespectful of authority and never follows the guidelines.

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Last updated: November 14, 2024

Jul 31, 2020 ... Hello, people. Which preposition should I use? Many many thanks! They may become disrespectful of/to each other's culture.
as in rude showing a lack of manners or consideration for others being four hours late is disrespectful of the people you promised to meet.
Sep 16, 2024 ... Kinda disrespectful of them. Hero. To remind me in this fine morning about my MC who is stuck in another planet with no way of going home.
May 11, 2018 ... ... try again. Try again. Open in App. Sign In. Why did my adult daughter grow up to be so disrespectful of me? All related (100+). Recommended.
Apr 15, 2021 ... Would it be considered disrespectful of me to cover a song from a producer who has died? Hello! I'm an amateur utaite, and the song Sky Fish ...
Jul 15, 2024 ... pretty disrespectful of major league baseball to have some lil draft on the same night as house of the dragon tbh.
May 28, 2011 ... Rapture hype is disrespectful of prophecies. BARNABAS POWELL. When I received a flier last year foretelling the apocalypse on May 21, 2011, I ...
Jul 12, 2024 ... Kremlin says Biden was disrespectful of Putin and whole world noticed his gaffes. By Dmitry Antonov. July 12, 20243:57 AM PDTUpdated 4 months ...
May 27, 2024 ... Why was Jesus so disrespectful of his mother the Virgin Mary in John 2:3-4 telling her: "Woman why do you involved me?" It sounds like: Why ...

Alternatives:

disdainful of
contemptuous of
dismissive of
scornful of
derogatory of

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