Disparager

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspærɪdʒər/

Definitions of disparager

noun a person who speaks about someone or something in a way that shows disapproval or lack of respect

Example Sentences

A1 She is a disparager who always finds fault in others.

A2 The teacher warned the students not to be disparagers of their classmates.

B1 The politician was known as a notorious disparager of his opponents.

B2 The journalist's article was criticized for being a blatant disparager of the company.

C1 His reputation as a disparager of talent in the industry preceded him wherever he went.

C2 The literary critic was renowned for his sharp wit and cutting remarks as a disparager of modern literature.

Examples of disparager in a Sentence

formal The critic was known to be a harsh disparager of new artists in the industry.

informal She's always a disparager, never has a good thing to say about anyone.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a petty disparager trying to bring you down.

figurative His words were like arrows shot by a disparager, aiming to hurt rather than help.

Grammatical Forms of disparager

• past tense: disparaged
• plural: disparagers
• comparative: more disparaging
• superlative: most disparaging
• present tense: disparages
• future tense: will disparage
• perfect tense: has disparaged
• continuous tense: is disparaging
• singular: disparager
• positive degree: disparager
• infinitive: to disparage
• gerund: disparaging
• participle: disparaging

Origin and Evolution of disparager

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'disparager' originated from the Old French word 'desparagier' which means to bring discredit upon or to speak ill of someone.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disparager' evolved to mean someone who belittles or speaks negatively about someone or something, often without justification.