disrespect
noun
lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
were 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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Before this Test, legendary former Australia opener Matthew Hayden said Australia's selectors were "disrespecting first-class cricket" by picking Maddinson.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Ime Udoka, the Celtics’ first-year coach, told Williams that the Bucks were disrespecting him by leaving him so open.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2022
One of the accusers tried to tell Hampson and DeWolf twice they were disrespecting her, the report said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
Ferguson says: ‘Patrice, some players were disrespecting the opposition. I wanted everyone focused. I picked you to give them the message because you’re strong.’
From The Guardian ● Aug. 23, 2020
“That was not a revolution, Kasim. They were disrespecting me, and Raquel told me that she wanted to be with you,” I say.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
