short shrift

noun

Definition of short shriftnext
as in neglect

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Recent Examples of short shrift 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 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 Those acres, which were privately owned, drew up to 10 years of municipal master planning, rezoning and community discussion, a public vetting process some residents fear will be given short shrift, given the limited public outreach to date. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 May 2026 In an interview, Horowitz said Lamont’s complaint that Connecticut gets short shrift to Massachusetts reflects not only the Bay State’s early role in the revolution but in documenting it. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for short shrift
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  1. neglect
  2. disregard
Noun
  • Some business owners say crime and neglect are driving away customers.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Disabled people are disproportionately represented in detention, where inaccessible conditions, inadequate medical care, and systemic neglect put lives at risk.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of neglect
Noun
  • James has become increasingly comfortable with dictating his own future with total disregard for anyone else’s opinion.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • There are several, and despite this administration’s blithe disregard for environmental safety, America’s 250th birthday offers a striking opportunity to consider them.
    — Char Miller, Time, 30 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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