disparagingly
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of disparagingly
First recorded in 1700–10; disparaging ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
He has quoted the Fed’s Twitter posts disparagingly.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2023
“You’ve got to wonder about a coach who speaks so disparagingly about his player, Reggie. Not exactly the kind of guy you want to mentor kids.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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