Disparaging

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspær.ɪdʒ.ɪŋ/

Definitions of disparaging

adjective showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

Example Sentences

A1 She was upset by the disparaging comments made about her appearance.

A2 The teacher scolded the student for making disparaging remarks about his classmates.

B1 The article contained several disparaging remarks about the company's new product.

B2 The politician's disparaging remarks about his opponent caused a lot of controversy.

C1 The author's disparaging tone towards certain social issues was evident throughout the book.

C2 The film critic's disparaging review of the movie led to a decrease in ticket sales.

Examples of disparaging in a Sentence

formal The lawyer warned against making disparaging remarks about the defendant.

informal She couldn't help but make disparaging comments about her ex-boyfriend.

slang I overheard them making some really disparaging jokes about the new teacher.

figurative Her words were like a dagger, sharp and disparaging.

Grammatical Forms of disparaging

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

Origin and Evolution of disparaging

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'disparaging' originated from the Old French word 'desparagier' which meant to degrade or belittle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disparaging' has retained its original meaning of belittling or degrading, but has also come to encompass any remarks or actions that show a lack of respect or approval towards someone or something.