Disparaging

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(g)/

Full definition of disparaging

Adjective

1. Insulting, ridiculing.The candidate made disparaging remarks about his opponent, but they only made him seem small for insulting a worthy adversary.

Synonyms

• degrading

Verb

1. Present participle of disparage

Noun

1. disparagement
• Thomas HardyI am tracked by phantoms having weird detective ways ... Men with a wintry sneer, and women with tart disparagings.