Disparagingly
/dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋli/
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His colleagues talked disparagingly about his outdated fashion sense.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.