Meaning & use
disparaging
Expressing a critical, negative, or dismissive attitude toward someone or something.
See it in a sentence
He made a disparaging remark about her cooking that hurt her feelings.
The review was so disparaging that the restaurant considered legal action.
A note on using this word
Disparaging often modifies 'remark' or 'comment,' emphasizing that criticism is delivered in a scornful or dismissive tone.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
complimentaryflattering
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