short shrift

noun

Definition of short shriftnext
as in neglect

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Recent Examples of short shrift Those acres, which were privately owned, drew up to 10 years of municipal master planning, rezoning and community discussion, a public vetting process some residents fear will be given short shrift, given the limited public outreach to date. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 May 2026 In an interview, Horowitz said Lamont’s complaint that Connecticut gets short shrift to Massachusetts reflects not only the Bay State’s early role in the revolution but in documenting it. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026 Osmon is particularly keen on resuscitating Seger, an artist who often gets short shrift in standard rock histories. — Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026 Those parts are given short shrift. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for short shrift
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short shrift
  1. neglect
  2. disregard
Noun
  • Aleman was charged with DUI and child neglect, officials said.
    — Mark Price July 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Police booked Maldonado into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on two counts of felony child neglect.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of neglect
Noun
  • Garbrandt walked into the same counters that have ended his last several bad nights, and Yanez, who fights with his own reckless disregard for return fire, simply landed first and landed cleaner.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • His lawsuit accused Jonasi of promoting a false translation with reckless disregard for the truth and for Morake’s reputation.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
Definition of disregard

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