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short shrift

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun short shrift has 2 senses
  1. short shrift, summary treatment - a brief and unsympathetic rejection; "they made short shrift of my request"
    --1 is a kind of rejection
  2. short shrift - brief and unsympathetic treatment
    --2 is a kind of
    treatment, handling

Definitions from the Web

Term: Short Shrift

Description: Short shrift is a phrase that originated in English law, referring to a brief amount of time given for a condemned individual to confess their sins before execution. Over time, the term has evolved and now commonly denotes a lack of attention or consideration for someone or something.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A minimal amount of time given for consideration or attention.

Example Sentence: The boss gave her employees short shrift when they presented their proposal.

Related Products: Time Management, Priority Planner

Sense 2: Insufficient care or attention given to something or someone.

Example Sentence: The inspector's short shrift for the safety regulations resulted in numerous accidents.

Related Products: Safety Standards, Risk Assessment

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To give little consideration or attention to someone or something.

Example Sentence: The media often short shrifts important social issues in favor of sensational stories.

Related Products: Media Ethics, Journalism

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