Disrespectfully

/dɪsrɪˈspɛktfəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that shows lack of respect or rudeness toward someone.

Etymology

From disrespectful + -ly (adverb suffix). The -ly converts the adjective into an adverb describing how an action is performed.

Kelly Says

The irony is that adding '-fully' to mean 'full of disrespect' is linguistically clever—we're saying someone is 'full of' the opposite of respect while using a suffix meaning 'full of.'

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