short shrift

noun

Definition of short shriftnext
as in neglect

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Recent Examples of short shrift Haaland complained to referee Anthony Taylor about Gabriel pulling him back, but got short shrift. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Storied animation producer Bonnie Arnold gave short shrift to those who are snobbish about her beloved discipline at Annecy today. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Those who counter that this argument gives short shrift to improvements in corporate governance have a point. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The possibility that the new post may appeal to Pulte’s attack-dog persona more than the day-to-day workings of a financial regulator concerns housing policy analysts and advocates who fear the mortgage market could get short shrift. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for short shrift
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  1. neglect
  2. disregard
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  • Nacua’s ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child, Hallie Aiono, has now accused him of abuse and neglect during their four-year relationship.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Maryland provides legal representation to children involved in abuse and neglect, termination-of-parental-rights and related proceedings.
    — John Mattingly, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of neglect
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  • He was booked into San Diego Central Jail on charges of felony evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety, obstructing or resisting a peace officer and driving under the influence of drugs, according to police.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These statements show a total disregard for confidentiality, basic investigative standards and the seriousness of ethics violations.
    — Collin Corbett, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of disregard

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“Short shrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short%20shrift. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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