disrespect

Example Sentences

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The unions still accused him of fostering disrespect.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

"Nursing staff will not tolerate the disrespect of other years, when we were bottom of the pile," added Ranger.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

"Of course, no disrespect or anything. Just, like, I could serve on the tee. I could do whatever. I decided to do this, so I thought it was the better option at this moment."

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Not worrying about what others think of you reveals a selfishness, a lack of empathy, a disrespect for your professional environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Grandpa let her rave till she shouted, “Pa, Love Simpson has earned the disrespect of everybody in town. And now she’s go’n get everything she can out of you, startin’ with New York City!

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns