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abfällig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • derogatory adj Showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.
  • disparaging adjective Insulting or belittling; expressing a low opinion of someone or something.
  • snarky adjective Sarcastic and mildly mocking, often out of irritation.
  • snide adjective Making sly, mocking, or belittling remarks, often disguised as harmless comments.

Senses

abfällig is used for these senses in English:

  • derogatory Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
  • disparaging Insulting, ridiculing.
  • snarky (informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.
  • snide Disparaging or derisive in an insinuative way.
  • snide Tricky; deceptive; false; spurious; contemptible.

Related German words