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Definition of belittlement

belittlement

/bɪˈlɪt.əl.mənt/
be · lit · tle · ment
Adverb:belittlingly
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Plural:belittlements
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Adjective:belittling
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belittlement Lexical Profile

belittlement Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act of making someone or something seem less impressive, valuable, or important; disparagement or depreciation.

Example

"Constant belittlement from a supervisor can severely damage an employee's confidence and productivity."

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• Rhymes for belittlement

• Nearby Words

believe
believer
belittle
belittlement
belittler
belize
bell

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the verb 'belittle'— famously coined or popularized in American English by Thomas Jefferson around 1781—combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belittlement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belittlement
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