belittlement

[US]/[bɪˈlɪt.mənt]/
[UK]/[bɪˈlɪt.mənt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of making someone or something seem unimportant or insignificant.; The state of being belittled.; A feeling of being belittled.

Phrases & Collocations

avoid belittlement

experiencing belittlement

fear of belittlement

belittlement tactics

belittlement effect

belittlement behavior

belittlement attempts

instance of belittlement

belittlement language

addressing belittlement

Example Sentences

the politician's speech was full of belittlement of his opponents.

she refused to engage with his constant belittlement and walked away.

his comments were perceived as belittlement of women in the workplace.

the child's self-esteem suffered from constant belittlement by a sibling.

we need to address the culture of belittlement within the team.

the manager's belittlement of employee ideas stifled innovation.

she challenged the belittlement of her expertise with facts and data.

he apologized for his unintentional belittlement of her accomplishments.

the article highlighted the subtle forms of belittlement in online discussions.

experiencing belittlement can have a significant impact on mental health.

the speaker avoided any language that could be construed as belittlement.

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