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disrespectful

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


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The remarks follow Olson’s public apology to Rodriguez for a comment he had made on social media that was perceived as disrespectful to the late-night TV star.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

In particular Mr. de Moura, who was focused on improving Lean’s core capabilities, spent long hours each day correcting Mathlib entries made by other contributors, who seemed to him demanding and disrespectful.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

American world number three Jessica Pegula, however, said some of the behaviour had been "disrespectful".

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

"I thought they treated the royal family with great disrespect. I didn't like it. I didn't like the way she acted. I thought she was terribly disrespectful to the Queen, to King Charles."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

I should apologize for being disrespectful, but I don’t.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan


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