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respektlos

disrespectful, insolent

adjective res-PEKT-lohs Rare

Also means

irreverent, contemptuous

Usage Note

Respektlos describes a deliberate or habitual failure to show proper regard for others, especially elders, authority, or social norms. It is used both seriously (rudeness) and humorously (respektlose Komödie = irreverent comedy).

Examples

"Das respektlose Verhalten der Jugendlichen empörte viele Anwohner."

Natural Translation

The disrespectful behaviour of the young people outraged many residents.

Literal Translation

The disrespectful behaviour of the youth outraged many residents.

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