disparaging
that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
Origin of disparaging
1usage note For disparaging
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
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How to use disparaging in a sentence
The name Washington Redskins is disparaging to Native Americans.
Amanda Blackhorse Is ‘Confident’ Snyder Will Lose His Redskins Appeal | Robert Silverman | June 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis isn't disparaging to other comedy actresses, but there's a range of skill sets, and she's just a bad ass actor.
'About a Boy' Star David Walton Is No Hugh Grant, in the Best Way | Kevin Fallon | February 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTATOMIC ENERGY In 1938, Fortune magazine was disparaging about the future uses of atomic energy.
And I find it hard to imagine that he would be disparaging of his customers if they happened to be gay.
The True Story Behind Dallas Buyers Club: Meet the Real Ron Woodruff | Andrew Romano | November 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTUnless the people now disparaging Keynes get their hands on them.
Even to hear any one disparaging the appearance of Jess's son is to me a pain.
A Window in Thrums | J. M. BarrieI have no disposition to say disparaging things about the garden of annuals.
Amateur Gardencraft | Eben E. RexfordBut that's just the way with professing Christians; they are always disparaging the delights which they are unfitted to enjoy.
The Fiend's Delight | Dod GrileThe fruit, of course, is that for which the tree is cultivated; but who would magnify the fruit by disparaging the sap?
Expositor's Bible: The Second Epistle to the Corinthians | James DenneyThis was an implication deregatory to the glory, and disparaging to the power of the Son of God.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II | Francis Augustus Cox
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