Disrespondency

/dɪsˌrɛsˈpɒndənsi/ noun

Definition

Lack of responsiveness or failure to respond appropriately to something.

Etymology

From dis- + respondency (from respond + -ency). A rare formation combining the negating prefix with the noun form of respond.

Kelly Says

This word is so obscure it barely appears in modern English, but it perfectly captures a real phenomenon: when institutions or people stubbornly refuse to respond to criticism or change.

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