Disparaging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Disparaging is an adjective meaning Insulting, ridiculing.
Meaning
Insulting, ridiculing.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of disparage
- disparagement
Example Sentences
I am tracked by phantoms having weird detective ways […] Men with a wintry sneer, and women with tart disparagings.
The candidate made disparaging remarks about his opponent, but they only made him seem small for insulting a worthy adversary.
It was the latest instance of Trump using dehumanizing and disparaging rhetoric as he targets undocumented immigrants and vows mass deportations if he’s reelected.
While he is reasonably effusive about inter-city travel, he is heavily disparaging of all types of stopping service, including those on otherwise busy main lines. His analysis is not entirely unsound, and he tackles some of the questions head on.
Word Forms
- disparagings
Synonyms for disparaging
Depending on context, synonyms include degrading, derogative, uncomplimentary.
Antonyms for disparaging
Common opposites include laudatory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include derogative, uncomplimentary, discrediting, bashing, blackening, denigrating.
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