disrespectfully

Example Sentences

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Benfica manager Jose Mourinho, who is suspended for the second leg following his sending off later in the match, was criticised for his post-match comments after saying he believed that Vinicius had celebrated disrespectfully.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

“We never mean it disrespectfully or against anyone else,” Lyons said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

“I can’t think of another vice president who was treated more disrespectfully than Pence was by Trump.”

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

“The message to the officers is that this administration does have your back and that mistakes do happen, but we will not treat this community disrespectfully as happened in the Randy Cox situation.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023

I quickly stood up as he came into my vicinity, stooping a trifle in order not to look disrespectfully tall.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger