disrespect
noun
lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
was disrespecting
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past progressiveof disrespect.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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There was a confrontation back in June where Joshua felt Dubois was disrespecting him.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024
A complaint made to the country’s election commission that he was disrespecting the flag only increased the buzz around his run.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2023
I got an email complaint after like week two that I was disrespecting the Blues.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 26, 2021
Philip Juarez, 31, felt like he was disrespecting his father, but knew the pandemic left the family no choice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2020
I felt that by disrespecting Mother that way, the superintendent was disrespecting all of us seated in that room.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
