disparagingly

American  

[dih-spar-i-jing-lee] / dɪˈspær ɪ dʒɪŋ li /

adverb

1. in a way that belittles or insults someone or something; disdainfully.

   Neither parent should speak disparagingly of the other parent to the children or in their hearing.

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Etymology

Origin of disparagingly

First recorded in 1700–10; disparaging ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

One record exec at the time disparagingly called it a “rock version of a corporate merger.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

As many have noted disparagingly, Netflix’s recent extension of the Sussexes’ deal is still a multi-year affair, but now only gives Netflix a first-look option on future Archewell productions.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2025

The party he leads, Fine Gael, are still known disparagingly by some as The Blue Shirts.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2023

In the book, he not only wrote disparagingly of Dr. Franklin, whom he called Rosy, but also said that he and Dr. Crick had used her data without her knowledge.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

“It’s just a show saddle,” Billy Buck said disparagingly.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck

Related Words

• adversely
• critically