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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 disparagingly word
- adjective disparagingly that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark. 1
- noun disparagingly 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 disparagingly Insultingly. 1
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Origin of disparagingly
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 Disparagingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disparagingly 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.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disparagingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disparagingly
adv disparagingly
- adversely — unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect: adverse criticism.
- critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- conflictingly — being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible: conflicting viewpoints.
- contrarily — in a perverse or obstinate manner
- opposingly — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
adverb disparagingly
- censoriously — In a censorious manner.
- disapprovingly — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- unfavorably — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- judgmentally — involving the use or exercise of judgment.
Antonyms for disparagingly
adv disparagingly
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- approvingly — to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably: to approve the policies of the administration.
- favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
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