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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
  • Teaching the history of the Jayhawkers and Tigers is fine; using them to talk trash in the sports realm is disrespectful and embarrassing.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Getting the book today is a little disrespectful and a little disappointing.
    — Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of disrespectful
Adjective
  • Many viewers left that film unconvinced Rockwell’s abusive cop deserved the redemption he was given.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Reminiscent of the discussions around Michael Jackson’s upbringing, this Lanterns episode has sparked specific conversations about parenting Black boys and children into greatness, and what actions constitute abusive or unhealthy parenting.
    — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of abusive
Adjective
  • Even instances of heckling at games – over performance on the court – felt good-natured, rather than insulting.
    — Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The adventures of Addison’s titular shilling include being hoarded, offered as a bribe, and sent as an insulting accompaniment to a letter disinheriting a son.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of insulting
Adjective
  • The low rate wasn’t just an offensive coordinator preference.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of offensive
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“Undutiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undutiful. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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