Meaning & use
Disparagingly
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In a way that expresses contempt or a low opinion of someone or something.
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He spoke disparagingly about his former colleague's work.
The critic wrote disparagingly of the film's weak plot.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'disparage,' meaning to belittle or speak of with contempt.
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