disparaging

[ dih-spar-i-jing ]
/ dɪˈspær ɪ dʒɪŋ /
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adjective

that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.

Origin of disparaging

First recorded in 1635–45; disparage + -ing2

usage note for 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.

OTHER WORDS FROM disparaging

dis·par·ag·ing·ly, adverb non·dis·par·ag·ing, adjective self-dis·par·ag·ing, adjective

Words nearby disparaging

disorientation, disoriented, disown, disparage, disparagement, disparaging, disparate, disparity, disparlure, dispart, dispassion

Definition for disparaging (2 of 2)

disparage
[ dih-spar-ij ]
/ dɪˈspær ɪdʒ /

verb (used with object), dis·par·aged, dis·par·ag·ing.

to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of: Your behavior will disparage the whole family.

Origin of disparage

1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French desparag(i)er to match unequally, equivalent to des- dis-1 + -parag(i)er, derivative of parage equality, equivalent to par(er) to equalize (< Latin parāre; see peer1) + -age -age

OTHER WORDS FROM disparage

dis·par·ag·er, noun un·dis·par·aged, adjective

Words related to disparaging

snide, unfavorable, derogatory, defamatory, minimizing, pejorative, depreciatory, epithetical

Example sentences from the Web for disparaging

British Dictionary definitions for disparaging

disparage
/ (dɪˈspærɪdʒ) /

verb (tr)

to speak contemptuously of; belittle
to damage the reputation of

Derived forms of disparage

disparagement, noun disparager, noun disparaging, adjective disparagingly, adverb

Word Origin for disparage

C14: from Old French desparagier, from des- dis- 1 + parage equality, from Latin par equal