adjective

disparaging

dihs-PA-rihd-zhihng

adjective

Insulting or belittling; expressing a low opinion of someone or something.

"He made a disparaging remark about her cooking."

"The review was full of disparaging comments about the film."

How to Use Disparaging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPutting someone or something down with words; scornful or belittling.

Common pairings

disparaging remark disparaging comment disparaging tone

more disparaging comparative, disparagings plural, most disparaging superlative

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He made a _____ remark about her cooking.

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derogatory

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