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disrespectful

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


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“I did that multiple times. I’ve never in my life denied participation of practice. Whoever came up with that is disrespectful toward what I’ve done for this team and the way I carry myself.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The singer was “mad disrespectful for mocking the zaghrouta,” wrote another X user.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But some players feel interactions have become increasingly rude and disrespectful in recent seasons.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“We are all affected when our loved ones sadly are forced to travel far from home to receive the appropriate treatment. It is disrespectful to use this against us,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

You’re young—just like my brother, I wanted to say to Anna’s mother—but I didn’t want to be disrespectful.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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