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Respektlosigkeit

disrespect

noun reh-SPEKT-loh-zig-kayt Rare
People & Society Values

Also means

lack of respect

Usage Note

Respektlosigkeit denotes a failure to show due respect to people, institutions, or values. It is a common complaint in social and educational debates in Germany. The abstract noun is derived from respektlos (disrespectful) and is used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples

"Der Lehrer war bestürzt über die Respektlosigkeit der Schüler gegenüber der Lehrerin."

Natural Translation

The teacher was dismayed by the students' disrespect towards the teacher.

Literal Translation

The teacher was dismayed over the disrespect of the students towards the teacher.

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