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Definition of disparagingly

disparagingly

/dɪˈspær.ɪ.dʒɪŋ.li/
dis · par · ag · ing · ly
Adjective:disparaging
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disparagingly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner that expresses the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatorily or belittlingly.

Example

"Several critics spoke disparagingly about the director's latest experimental film."

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• Nearby Words

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disparate
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participle of 'disparage', which comes from Old French 'desparagier', originally meaning 'to marry someone of unequal or inferior rank' (from 'des-' meaning 'away' and 'parage' meaning 'noble birth or rank', derived from Latin 'par' meaning 'equal').

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