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disparagingexpressing the opinion that something is of little worth; belittling

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; belittling

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 무시하는, 폄하하는, 깔보는

Korean pronunciation: 디**스패**리징

Example Sentences

  • The boss's disparaging comments about remote work made everyone want to quit immediately.
  • His disparaging attitude toward vegetables explains why he only eats pizza and burgers.
  • The critic's disparaging review of the movie was so harsh that even the popcorn felt insulted.

disparaging

ADJECTIVE

//dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋ//

expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; belittling

disparaging concept
💡 Concept

A disparaging coworker dismisses colleague's ideas with contempt and eye-rolling

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disparaging rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Disparaging words are glaring and daring, yet lacking in caring — they diminish worth and wound the heart

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootpar
Suffix--aging

Origin

From the Old French word 'disparager' meaning to match unequally or disgrace, derived from 'dis-' (apart) and 'parage' (lineage/rank). The term entered English in the 16th century with the sense of lowering in esteem or belittling.

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🎵Rhyme

encouragingdiscouragingmanaging
encouraging
discouraging
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The boss's disparaging comments about remote work made everyone want to quit immediately.

😄 Fun example

His disparaging attitude toward vegetables explains why he only eats pizza and burgers.

😄 Fun example

The critic's disparaging review of the movie was so harsh that even the popcorn felt insulted.

She refused to tolerate any disparaging remarks about her cooking.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

belittlingderogatorydemeaningcontemptuousscornful

Antonyms

complimentarypraisingflattering

Related

disparagedisparitycriticismmockery