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disrespectful

[dis-ri-spekt-fuhl] / ˌdɪs rɪˈspɛkt fəl /


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The short notice of the test China gave only a handful of countries was seen as disrespectful, she added.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

He was quickly met by a wave of condemnation, with one MP calling his remarks "entirely inappropriate", and another adding that they were "disrespectful to women... and demean the office of prime minister".

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Sybiga said on Friday he planned to return an award he received from Poland in 2022 after the "unjustified, impulsive and disrespectful" decision.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

“It’s exploitative and frankly disrespectful and infuriating that that is kind of a last-ditch effort to suggest to my community ... that they’ve been wrong the whole time,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

I felt awful uncomfortable to see her at the wagon, but it would of been disrespectful to let on about that.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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