Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Disrespect /dĭsˌ-rĭs-pĕkt'/ · Dis·re·spect · IPA /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ n. v. t. 01 n. Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy. 1. Want of respect or reverence; disesteem; incivility; discourtesy. “Impatience of bearing the least affront or disrespect.” — Pope. 02 v. t. To show disrespect to. 1. To show disrespect to. “We have disrespected and slighted God.” — Comber.