derogatory
adjectiveExpressing disrespect or a low opinion of someone or something.
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desecrate
verbTo treat something sacred or deeply respected with serious disrespect.
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adjectiveShowing an inappropriately casual or disrespectful attitude toward a serious matter.
One word family: also includes flippancy.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsimpertinent
adjectiveRudely disrespectful; sometimes, irrelevant to the matter.
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adjectiveRudely bold or disrespectful.
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adjectiveBoldly rude or disrespectful.
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adjectiveShowing a lack of solemn respect for something usually treated seriously.
One word family: also includes irreverence.
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adjectiveShowing disrespect for something sacred, or using offensive and irreverent language.
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adjectiveShowing disrespect toward something regarded as sacred.
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nounOpen contempt or mocking disrespect.
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