as in disrespect
rude behavior
she was now at an age when the disrespectfulness of young people really bothered her
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Noun
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April 21, 2025 Regardless of one’s position on the war in Ukraine, the president has shown a stunning disrespect for a world leader, an unprecedented bow to Russia’s leader, and a complete disregard for diplomacy.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2025 -
The vice president accused Ukraine's leader of showing disrespect to the president and of insufficient gratitude to the U.S. for its help.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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According to a study conducted by management professor Christine Pearson at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, 45% of the 800 respondents surveyed contemplated changing jobs due to incidents of rudeness.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
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At that point, refusing to move a bag can cross the line into rudeness.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Disrespectfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disrespectfulness. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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