Disparagingly
adverb
In a way that shows a lack of respect or approval for something or someone.
She spoke disparagingly of her boss.
Often appears as...
- speak disparagingly
- refer disparagingly
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that shows a lack of respect or approval for something or someone.
She spoke disparagingly of her boss.
Often appears as...
- speak disparagingly
- refer disparagingly
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Use 'disparagingly' when expressing negative opinions that belittle someone or something.
His colleagues talked disparagingly about his outdated fashion sense.
Pro Tip 2/3Criticism Context
Ideal for contexts where criticism is being conveyed subtly or openly.
The critic wrote disparagingly about the film's failure to address the main issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Verbal Disapproval
Use it to describe speech that expresses a strong disapproval or undervalues something.
He spoke disparagingly about the new policy, claiming it would never work.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Use 'disparagingly' when expressing negative opinions that belittle someone or something.
His colleagues talked disparagingly about his outdated fashion sense.
Pro Tip 2/3Criticism Context
Ideal for contexts where criticism is being conveyed subtly or openly.
The critic wrote disparagingly about the film's failure to address the main issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Verbal Disapproval
Use it to describe speech that expresses a strong disapproval or undervalues something.
He spoke disparagingly about the new policy, claiming it would never work.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Use 'disparagingly' when expressing negative opinions that belittle someone or something.
His colleagues talked disparagingly about his outdated fashion sense.
Pro Tip 2/3Criticism Context
Ideal for contexts where criticism is being conveyed subtly or openly.
The critic wrote disparagingly about the film's failure to address the main issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Verbal Disapproval
Use it to describe speech that expresses a strong disapproval or undervalues something.
He spoke disparagingly about the new policy, claiming it would never work.
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Quote examples
Lady Starlight
American Musician
Not to speak disparagingly of Justin Bieber or Rihanna, but they're not so hands-on with their image or their sound. They don't write the music. They have people doing things for them.
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Chris Eubank Sr.
British Athlete
Fighters who speak disparagingly about fighters from years gone by do us all a disservice. It is treacherous.
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Chris Eubank Sr.
British Athlete
When people speak disparagingly about others, they are really damaging themselves.
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Lady Starlight
American Musician
Not to speak disparagingly of Justin Bieber or Rihanna, but they're not so hands-on with their image or their sound. They don't write the music. They have people doing things for them.
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Chris Eubank Sr.
British Athlete
Fighters who speak disparagingly about fighters from years gone by do us all a disservice. It is treacherous.
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Chris Eubank Sr.
British Athlete
When people speak disparagingly about others, they are really damaging themselves.
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