disparaging

[ dih-spar-i-jing ]
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adjective
  1. that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.

Origin of disparaging

1
First recorded in 1635–45; disparag(e) + -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

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