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disrespectful

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


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It was a petty beef arising from disrespectful comments made to someone’s girlfriend, but Tylon Hardy responded anyway.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

She said: "I was just disgusted. I was horrified. I teach my kids to have respect, it was just disrespectful and people not caring. Who do they think is going to clear it up?"

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Despite or because of the crass, disrespectful language, conservative influencers are raving about the video as a game-changer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The pope has called the treatment of migrants in the United States "extremely disrespectful" and said "we have to look for ways of treating people humanely."

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

I thought it was strange, because at home we were taught that it was disrespectful to argue with our parents, especially our father.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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