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disrespectful

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


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“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

It was a petty beef arising from disrespectful comments made to someone’s girlfriend, but Tylon Hardy responded anyway.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Vallejo criticised umpire Carvalho for being unable to control the "annoying" and "disrespectful" crowd.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Lutnick told Congress the ban was "insulting and disrespectful to America."

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Spoken Japanese is full of disrespectful insult words that can be much more cutting than mere vulgarity.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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