disparaging

adjective (disparaging, more disparaging); present participle of disparage

«disparaging» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Showing that you think someone or something is not good or not important; insulting in a quiet way: «disparaging remarks». tree →

In the lessons

In stories and ethics: disparaging comments hurt feelings and can be bullying. In news: «disparaging remarks» about a group of people are often reported and criticised. Phrases: «disparaging remarks», «disparaging comments», «a disparaging look».

Examples

He made disparaging remarks about her clothes. tree →
The coach would not allow disparaging comments about the other team. tree →
She gave my sandcastle a disparaging look. tree →
Disparaging words can hurt as much as a push. tree →
The review was very disparaging about the new restaurant. tree →
Grandma never says anything disparaging about anyone. tree →

Note

Adverb: «disparagingly». Formal; in speech say «rude», «mean», «putting people down». Do not confuse with «disparate» (very different from each other).

On Mova

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