undutiful

adjective

Definition of undutifulnext
as in disrespectful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undutiful
  1. disrespectful
  2. abusive
  3. insulting
  4. offensive
Adjective
  • To say something clicked at the Mexico Open would be disrespectful to his performance.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Fisherwoman, who is played by Colman with thrilling ribaldry, offers rejoinders to the disrespectful remarks.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of disrespectful
Adjective
  • Jordan grew up in an abusive environment, Morris said, and left in his earlier teen years.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Edison mentions an abusive boyfriend of Leonora’s, and there is one scene, set at a public park, where some of Arlo’s suppressed trauma flares violently into the open.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of abusive
Adjective
  • His short, curt answers, or nonanswers are comedy for some, arrogant or insulting to others, especially when fans want an explanation for one of his decisions.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But to propose trading him for anything short of a fourth-round pick is insulting.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of insulting
Adjective
  • Brandon Williams grabbed the offensive rebound and scored anyway.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Wildcats are up against Iowa quarterback Hank Brown, who was named Big Ten offensive player of the week for his performance against Wisconsin.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of offensive
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“Undutiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undutiful. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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