The difference between Disrespect and Misrespect

When used as nouns, disrespect means a lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour, whereas misrespect means lack of respect.

When used as verbs, disrespect means to show a lack of respect to someone or something, whereas misrespect means to show improper respect to or for.


check bellow for the other definitions of Disrespect and Misrespect

  1. Disrespect as a noun:

    A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

  1. Disrespect as a verb (transitive):

    To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

  1. Misrespect as a noun:

    Lack of respect; improper respect; disrespect.

  1. Misrespect as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To show improper respect to or for; disrespect.