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- Dictionarydisparaging/dɪˈsparɪdʒɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory: "disparaging remarks about council houses"
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DISPARAGING definition: 1. criticizing someone, in a way that shows you do not respect or value them: 2. criticizing…. Learn more.
The meaning of DISPARAGING is meant to belittle the value or importance of someone or something : serving or intended to disparage someone or something. How to use disparaging in a sentence.
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value him, her, or it: be disparaged as The actor's work for charity has recently been disparaged in the press as an attempt to get publicity. Synonym. belittle. Opposite. flatter. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Disapproving & criticizing. anathematize.
: to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) : to speak slightingly about (someone or something) disparaged his opponent. religious beliefs disparaged as superstition. … drew fire this month for disparaging the company's theme parks as "cheap day-care centers for teenagers" … Lisa Fickenscher. 2.
If you are disparaging about someone or something, or make disparaging comments about them, you say things which show that you do not have a good opinion of them. He was critical of the people, disparaging of their crude manners.
When you are disparaging, you express negative, low opinions in order to lower someone's reputation. Your friend will probably not appreciate it if you make disparaging comments about his girlfriend.
to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners. Synonyms: derogate, denounce, demean, mock, discredit, ridicule. to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of: Your behavior will disparage the whole family. disparage.
