What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
irrespectful
Example
His irrespectful behavior towards his elders was unacceptable. [irrespectful: adjective]
Example
The company's decision to ignore the safety regulations was irrespectful of their employees. [irrespectful: adjective]
disrespectful
Example
It is disrespectful to interrupt someone while they are speaking. [disrespectful: adjective]
Example
Her disrespectful attitude towards her parents caused a lot of tension in the family. [disrespectful: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disrespectful is the more commonly used word in everyday language, while irrespectful is less common and may sound more informal or colloquial.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between irrespectful and disrespectful?
While both words have negative connotations and are generally associated with an informal or negative tone, disrespectful is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
