short shrift

noun

Definition of short shriftnext
as in neglect

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Recent Examples of short shrift Haaland complained to referee Anthony Taylor about Gabriel pulling him back, but got short shrift. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Storied animation producer Bonnie Arnold gave short shrift to those who are snobbish about her beloved discipline at Annecy today. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Those who counter that this argument gives short shrift to improvements in corporate governance have a point. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The possibility that the new post may appeal to Pulte’s attack-dog persona more than the day-to-day workings of a financial regulator concerns housing policy analysts and advocates who fear the mortgage market could get short shrift. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for short shrift
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  1. neglect
  2. disregard
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  • Hernandez faces two federal counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • More information on reporting educator misconduct, abuse, or neglect is available online.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of neglect
Noun
  • Once again, Gulf leaders were shocked not just by American disregard for their preferences but also by the revelation of American impotence.
    — MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Elci clarified that was a nod to his father’s work ethic, not a disregard for his passing.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of disregard

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“Short shrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short%20shrift. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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