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- [dih-spar-i-jing]
- /dɪˈspær ɪ dʒɪŋ/
- /dɪˈspær.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-spar-i-jing]
- /dɪˈspær ɪ dʒɪŋ/
Definitions of disparaging word
- adjective disparaging that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark. 1
- verb with object disparaging to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners. 1
- verb with object disparaging to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of: Your behavior will disparage the whole family. 1
- noun disparaging In this dictionary, the label Disparaging indicates that a term or definition is used with a deliberate intent to disparage, as to belittle a particular ethnic, religious, or social group. It is often paired with the label Offensive, which describes a term that gives offense whether or not any offense was intended. 1
- noun disparaging Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory. 1
- abbreviation DISPARAGING derogatory 1
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Origin of disparaging
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; disparage + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Disparaging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disparaging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
disparaging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disparaging
adj disparaging
- snide — derogatory in a nasty, insinuating manner: snide remarks about his boss.
- unfavorable — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
- derogatory — If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.
- defamatory — Speech or writing that is defamatory is likely to damage someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.
- pejorative — having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force: the pejorative affix -ling in princeling.
adjective disparaging
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
- disapproving — Expressing an unfavorable opinion.
- censorious — If you describe someone as censorious, you do not like the way they strongly disapprove of and criticize someone else's behaviour.
- unsympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
Antonyms for disparaging
adj disparaging
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
- praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
adjective disparaging
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
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