disrespectful

Example Sentences

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“We are all affected when our loved ones sadly are forced to travel far from home to receive the appropriate treatment. It is disrespectful to use this against us,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

The Belgian stopper said he disagreed with Benfica coach Jose Mourinho's words after the game, with the veteran Portuguese manager attacking Vinicius for what he deemed a disrespectful celebration.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“I taped those photographs to the wall, not as a gesture of disrespectful grunginess, but as a gesture of purity,” he adds.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Fairlie told MSPs it was "inappropriate and disrespectful" to talk about Rollinson, and said he could not give any guarantees relating to his case.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Darrell always pulls up pictures on his phone, pictures that Jasmine calls disrespectful to the dead, and I can’t help but agree.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender