as in disrespectfulness
rude behavior treated the resort's service workers with haughty disrespect
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as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their appearance
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as in to disdain
to show contempt for the player once again disrespected fans by refusing to sign autographs
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Recent Examples of disrespect
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 For all of its intricacy, the film’s editing conceals a void of disrespect for its characters, for experience, history, emotion, and the cinematic image itself. —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Wendy Murphy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Hybrid meetings often lead to awkward moments and deeper challenges regarding participation and inclusion, as remote workers may feel disrespected yet safer at home; executive coach Kim Scott offers strategies to foster inviting collaboration and equal participation for all team members. —Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disrespect
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The nation and the world have long since become accustomed to Trump’s loutish behavior, coarse vocabulary and disrespect for the dignity of his office and America’s reputation. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 For all of its intricacy, the film’s editing conceals a void of disrespect for its characters, for experience, history, emotion, and the cinematic image itself. —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
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Crime rates go up when cops are disrespected the way Boston Police Officer Nicholas O’Malley was when Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden charged him with manslaughter for shooting a carjacking suspect. —Wendy Murphy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Hybrid meetings often lead to awkward moments and deeper challenges regarding participation and inclusion, as remote workers may feel disrespected yet safer at home; executive coach Kim Scott offers strategies to foster inviting collaboration and equal participation for all team members. —Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disrespect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disrespect
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Haulcy plays like somebody insulted his family before kickoff.— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Trump has threatened to fire Powell a number of times, as well as insulted his character and policies.— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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At his behest Aurangzeb—who disdained poetry—sent agents across India and Persia to assemble a literary circle befitting her.— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
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In Sondheim’s body of work, Okrent searches for the autobiographical resonances that Sondheim himself mostly disdained.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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But if there truly is an epidemic of canine defecation in your area, then the solution is not to turn up the rudeness volume, but to appeal to a system or organization that addresses public health or the care of public spaces.— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
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But only those who had been woken up without warning with a degree of rudeness would remember this night when their own time came.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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Public supporters of the fines agreed that civil procedures against offending landlords were more expensive and time consuming than introducing higher fees.— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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However we are deeply offended by this and have no other choice but to condemn it wholeheartedly and ask for a public apology to the Christian brethren who have been deeply upset by this depiction.— Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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So why not lean into the Dodgers hate by turning this year’s All-Star Game into a Dodgers-against-the-world affair?— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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The Republicans want people to hate paying taxes.— Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Any display of discourtesy is an assertion of power, and those with more power tend to be more prone to abuse it.— Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2025
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At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.— Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The camp's plan to reopen part of the campus this summer and host nearly 900 girls has outraged the families of the girls killed.— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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On Day 1 of the truce, and in the days since, Israel has stepped up attacks against Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, in Lebanon, outraging Iran and leading to accusations the terms had been breached.— Justin Fishel, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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This election is a profound game-changer, not only for the people, but also the arts, liberating all those who were despised, sidelined or silenced by the corrupt regime.— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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His downfall should burst the bubble of those on the right who think the path to permanent power is to mimic reactionary politics that despise checks and balances, individual rights, and economic freedom.— The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Disrespect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/disrespect. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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