belittling

1 of 2

adjective

be·lit·tling bi-ˈli-tᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce belittling (audio)

-ˈlit-liŋ,

bē-

: expressing disparagement : disparaging, depreciatory

a set of belittling stereotypes

"I think it might embarrass Stuart to hear mice mentioned in such a belittling manner."

E. B. White

Nisbett's attitude is far from belittling toward Eastern cultures.

Christopher Shea

There was … a certain loftiness and sweetness that rebuked your belittling criticisms and stilled them.

Mark Twain

belittlingly adverb

… she is secretly carrying on a love affair with her mousy first cousin, belittlingly known to the family as Little Charles …

Charles Isherwood

belittling

2 of 2

noun

: a disparaging statement

Bernheim's fiercely focused, cantankerous Frieda … practically steals the show with her nonstop maternal belittlings …

Robert Hurwitt

: disparagement, deprecation

His constant belittling of her work led Joan to believe that she was incompetent …

Sharon Freedburg

Synonyms

Adjective

contemptuous
decrying
degrading
demeaning
denigrative
denigratory
deprecatory
depreciative
depreciatory
derisory
derogative
derogatory
detractive
disdainful
disparaging
pejorative
scornful
slighting
uncomplimentary

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The boundaries revolve around disrespectful or belittling speech.

Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 28 Sep. 2020

Noun

The larger theme, though, was a culture of belittling players.

Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2022 Oftentimes, a belittling list of these kinds of real-time human-focused downsides is left on its own accord and leaves a lingering impression that the AI must somehow be leaps and bounds a much wiser choice than having a human-in-the-loop.

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Kwon, who developed a reputation for belittling and attacking critics of his project, has now been likened to Elizabeth Holmes, found guilty of fraud for her Theranos deception.

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 May 2022 But despite that -- and Trump's belittling of his father, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush -- George P. has sought Trump's blessing in previous contests.

Zachary B. Wolf, CNN, 14 Feb. 2022 While in the embassy role, my manager was rude, belittling and exclusionary.

Roxane Gay, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2022 The allegations were alarming: a former Boston College student accused of encouraging her boyfriend to kill himself by tormenting him with belittling and demeaning text messages.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Nov. 2021 Robinson also called Winder Newton belittling nicknames in the email.

Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Apr. 2021 But his belittling of the couple drew a live-on-air clapback from TV host Trisha Goddard, who is Black.

Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2021 See More

单词	belittling
释义	belittling 1 of 2 adjective be·lit·tling bi-ˈli-tᵊl-iŋ -ˈlit-liŋ, bē- : expressing disparagement : disparaging, depreciatory a set of belittling stereotypes "I think it might embarrass Stuart to hear mice mentioned in such a belittling manner." E. B. White Nisbett's attitude is far from belittling toward Eastern cultures. Christopher Shea There was … a certain loftiness and sweetness that rebuked your belittling criticisms and stilled them. Mark Twain belittlingly adverb … she is secretly carrying on a love affair with her mousy first cousin, belittlingly known to the family as Little Charles … Charles Isherwood belittling 2 of 2 noun : a disparaging statement Bernheim's fiercely focused, cantankerous Frieda … practically steals the show with her nonstop maternal belittlings … Robert Hurwitt : disparagement, deprecation His constant belittling of her work led Joan to believe that she was incompetent … Sharon Freedburg Synonyms Adjective contemptuous decrying degrading demeaning denigrative denigratory deprecatory depreciative depreciatory derisory derogative derogatory detractive disdainful disparaging pejorative scornful slighting uncomplimentary See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The boundaries revolve around disrespectful or belittling speech. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 28 Sep. 2020 Noun The larger theme, though, was a culture of belittling players. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2022 Oftentimes, a belittling list of these kinds of real-time human-focused downsides is left on its own accord and leaves a lingering impression that the AI must somehow be leaps and bounds a much wiser choice than having a human-in-the-loop. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Kwon, who developed a reputation for belittling and attacking critics of his project, has now been likened to Elizabeth Holmes, found guilty of fraud for her Theranos deception. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 May 2022 But despite that -- and Trump's belittling of his father, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush -- George P. has sought Trump's blessing in previous contests. Zachary B. Wolf, CNN, 14 Feb. 2022 While in the embassy role, my manager was rude, belittling and exclusionary. Roxane Gay, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2022 The allegations were alarming: a former Boston College student accused of encouraging her boyfriend to kill himself by tormenting him with belittling and demeaning text messages. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Nov. 2021 Robinson also called Winder Newton belittling nicknames in the email. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Apr. 2021 But his belittling of the couple drew a live-on-air clapback from TV host Trisha Goddard, who is Black. Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use Adjective 1793, in the meaning defined above Noun 1837, in the meaning defined above belittling 1 of 2 adjective as in slighting intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value there's no need for belittling comments about your brother's trumpet playing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance slighting insulting demeaning disparaging degrading derogatory contemptuous disdainful uncomplimentary derogative abusive malicious scornful decrying pejorative denigratory critical deprecatory depreciative hateful depreciatory slandering derisory detractive venomous maligning vilifying cruel unkind denigrative libelous nasty slanderous spiteful defamatory scurrilous despiteful malign mean libellous calumnious jealous malevolent catty envious opprobrious aspersing resentful malignant virulent bitter denunciatory caustic scathing acrimonious rancorous acrid jaundiced denunciative Antonyms & Near Antonyms laudatory commendatory positive admiring complimentary respectful approving friendly appreciative applauding adulatory kind laudative sympathetic kindhearted kindly warm warmhearted unmalicious See More belittling 2 of 2 verb present participle of belittle as in dismissing to express scornfully one's low opinion of belittled the action star's acting ability Synonyms & Similar Words dismissing minimizing diminishing criticizing disparaging denigrating discounting derogating denouncing deprecating decrying depreciating condemning trashing bad-mouthing dissing running down scolding talking down disliking discrediting trash-talking crying down dumping on playing down writing off slandering poor-mouthing abusing vilipending vilifying maligning disgracing putting down kissing off defaming censuring slurring discommending traducing ripping aspersing reprobating reprehending disapproving (of) Antonyms & Near Antonyms praising exalting applauding lauding glorifying endorsing approving recommending acclaiming commending favoring magnifying complimenting sanctioning extolling countenancing indorsing eulogizing See More
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