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US
/dɪˈspɛɹɪdʒɪŋ/
]
[ UK /dɪspˈæɹɪdʒɪŋ/ ]
[ UK /dɪspˈæɹɪdʒɪŋ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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expressive of low opinion
disparaging remarks about the new house
derogatory comments
How To Use disparaging In A Sentence
- So, if you're ugly or funny-looking, you needn't worry that they'll make disparaging remarks.
- He shouted something about the Disk Jockey being a "bunkie" (whatever that was) and made a disparaging remark about the Disk Jockey's costume (like he was in a position to criticize), before hurling a punch that had a lot in common with some express trains. The Sinister Six Combo
- I am referring to a well-defined phenomenon with this term, which as such carries no disparaging connotation whatsoever.
- Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a Latin American, especially a Mexican.
- Sutherland's disparaging tone regarding the work of the valuer is both ill informed and unprofessional.
- According to the firm's site languagemonitor. com, 'cuddies' - the Hinglish word for ladies underwear or panties; jai ho - used as a term of praise in Hindi that became popular through the Oscar winning 'Slumdog Millionaire'; as well as slumdog - a disparaging description of slum dwellers - are all in the race to becoming the millionth word in the English language. India eNews
- Whereas our analogues on the right used to effuse over how W. was doing a helluva job even as the country went to hell, we mutter or post disparaging comments about how Obama has let us down. Mark Klempner: Hope 2.0: Standing With Obama Over the Long Haul
- No one actually knows when sledging started, but since time immemorial disparaging remarks have been part of the sport in general - and cricket in particular.
- So, if you're ugly or funny-looking, you needn't worry that they'll make disparaging remarks.
- The marquis gave his friend a disparaging look and left the lodgings without another word.