adjective
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disparaging
dihs-PA-rihd-zhihng
Disparaging (adjective) means insulting or belittling; expressing a low opinion of someone or something. Example: “He made a disparaging remark about her cooking.”
adjective
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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 notesIn plain EnglishPutting someone or something down with words; scornful or belittling.
Common pairings
disparaging remark
disparaging comment
disparaging tone
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Word forms
- Plural
- disparagings
- Comparative
- more disparaging
- Superlative
- most disparaging
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derogatory
derogative
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Rhymes for disparaging
aging
raging
paging
imaging
staging
damaging
engaging
managing
foraging
packaging
rummaging
massaging
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Frequently asked questions
What does “disparaging” mean?
The word “disparaging” means insulting or belittling; expressing a low opinion of someone or something. In plain terms, putting someone or something down with words; scornful or belittling.
How do you pronounce “disparaging”?
“Disparaging” is pronounced dihs-PA-rihd-zhihng (/dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “disparaging” in a sentence?
Here is “disparaging” used in a sentence: “He made a disparaging remark about her cooking.”
What is the opposite of “disparaging”?
The opposite of “disparaging” — its antonyms — is laudatory.
What part of speech is “disparaging”?
“Disparaging” is an adjective.
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