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Definition of disparaging

disparaging

/dɪˈspær.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
dis · par · ag · ing
Adverb:disparagingly
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disparaging Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory or belittling.

Example

"The manager reprimanded the employee for making disparaging remarks about a colleague's work."

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• Nearby Words

disown
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disparate
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'disparage', which comes from Old French 'desparagier', originally meaning to marry someone of unequal or inferior social rank, from 'des-' (away) and 'parage' (equality of rank, ultimately from Latin 'par' meaning equal).

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