as in disrespect
rude behavior
such flagrant impoliteness must never be tolerated
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Noun
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Elizabeth’s reaction to the very public display of disrespect by her son is Emmy-worthy all on its own for Rashad.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025 -
While attempting to address the MTA’s anti-Israel agenda, Jewish guest speakers at board meetings faced blatant disrespect.—
Joanna Honig,
Boston Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are times when what appears to be rudeness or laziness could stem from personal struggles or stress.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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That rudeness did not go unnoticed, and on Swag, Justin is still airing out their arguments.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Impoliteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impoliteness. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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