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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

“It’s getting disrespectful, guys,” Smith-Njigba says before pointing to the word that indicates the wrong side of the football on which he plays.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Not to be disrespectful, but the four Artemis astronauts were aboard primarily to test equipment required only because four astronauts were aboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Lutnick told Congress the ban was "insulting and disrespectful to America."

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Before the accident, he had worn the hat only when riding horses, but now he kept it on all the time, even in the house, which Dad said was disrespectful.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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