Example Sentences

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History has been unkind to the former first lady, who has been routinely belittled, mocked and misjudged.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

It is fascinating to me that Thomas, who genuinely feels belittled by every single thing that has ever happened to him, has somehow gotten smaller on the job.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a leftist his administration long belittled, will visit the White House next month as he voiced optimism for ties.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Cartlidge also raised "a disgraceful incident" where an employee of General Dynamics, the company making Ajax, had "belittled the injured soldiers" in social media posts.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

My brain remembered just how long I’d been ignored and belittled.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon