disparagement

[US]/dɪs'pærɪdʒmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. contempt or ridicule

Example Sentences

Such disparagement of anthropomorphism occurred in the ancient world, too.

The article was filled with disparagement towards the political opponent.

Her constant disparagement of her colleagues led to a toxic work environment.

The comedian's jokes were cleverly crafted without resorting to disparagement.

He faced constant disparagement from his classmates for being different.

The company's CEO issued a statement condemning any disparagement of their brand.

She refused to engage in disparagement of her former partner after the breakup.

The politician's speech was filled with disparagement towards the opposition party.

The coach emphasized the importance of constructive criticism over disparagement.

The teacher discouraged any form of disparagement among the students.

The movie received criticism for its disparagement of a certain cultural group.

Real-world Examples

" And in your disparagement of me at the same time."

Source: Returning Home

This seemed to be a disparagement of her best patron and was a liberty.

Source: The Little Princess (Original Version)

Additionally, they dispersed the disparagement about the king.

Source: Pan Pan

North Dormer took the Mountain for granted, and implied its disparagement by an intonation rather than by explicit criticism.

Source: Summer

As in, I ain't see nobody, but this disparagement reflects a misunderstanding of how language works.

Source: Fun Talk about Linguistics

" Despite all the disparagement he endured, King did a wonderful job of constantly trying to show how his efforts were in line with American ideals."

Source: BBC Reading Selection

'Not vulgar, or common though, ' put in her father, rather jealous of any disparagement of the sole friend he had in Milton.

Source: The South and the North (Part 1)

And soon after they began to call themselves " Impressionists" , inspired by a critic's disparagement of one of Monet's contributions to the show titled Impression, Sunrise.

Source: Art of Cooking Guide

When the terms of Adam Patch's will were made public and the newspapers printed items concerning Anthony's suit, the story was beautifully rounded out—to Anthony's infinite disparagement.

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 2)

This is by no means a disparagement to his character; for many official personages, who are held in high respect and admiration, are the victims of similar infirmities.

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

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