Pronunciation: /bɪˈlɪt.lɪŋ/
verb to make someone or something seem less impressive or important
A1 She felt hurt when her friend kept belittling her achievements.
A2 The coach was criticized for belittling the efforts of the team.
B1 The teacher was warned for belittling the students in front of the class.
B2 His constant belittling of his colleagues led to a toxic work environment.
C1 The politician's belittling remarks towards his opponents were widely condemned.
C2 The journalist faced backlash for belittling the importance of investigative reporting.
adjective showing a lack of respect for someone or something
A1 She felt belittling remarks from her classmates.
A2 The teacher's belittling tone made the student feel small.
B1 The manager's belittling comments created a negative work environment.
B2 The article contained belittling language towards certain cultural groups.
C1 The politician's belittling attitude towards his opponents was widely criticized.
C2 The author's belittling portrayal of the protagonist was seen as a controversial artistic choice.
formal Her constant belittling remarks towards her colleagues created a toxic work environment.
informal Stop belittling me in front of our friends, it's embarrassing.
slang I can't stand her belittling attitude, it's so annoying.
figurative The dark clouds belittling the sun's brightness symbolized the protagonist's inner turmoil.
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