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disrespectful

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


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“When you call somebody dangerous, and then your whole ad campaign is about how you’re disrespectful to women, let’s ask what they’re playing to,” he said.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

Amarilla said in her letter that her remarks were made in anger over what she perceived as Mbappé’s disrespectful behavior toward the Paraguayans before, during and after the game.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

He was quickly met by a wave of condemnation, with one MP calling his remarks "entirely inappropriate", and another adding that they were "disrespectful to women... and demean the office of prime minister".

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Linda McCartney didn’t deserve any of the hate she received, but it’s a little disrespectful to try to compare her to working musicians who spent their lives working on their craft.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

I could tell that he doubted my thinking abilities, but without being disrespectful, I hoped to show him wrong.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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