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
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  • The name has been given to residential youth facilities that have faced scrutiny for decades over allegations of abuse and neglect, according to critics.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
  • This medical neglect is particularly worrisome amid a record-high numbers of deaths occurring across ICE’s detention system.
    — Brady Tillett, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of neglect
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  • All of these detention facilities have in common a fundamental disregard for our health and well-being.
    — Brady Tillett, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
  • Some even disregard practice, seeing shootouts as a lottery, though preparation is generally crucial.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 7 July 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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