disparagingly

[US]/dis'pæridʒiŋli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a belittling manner, with a scornful attitude

Phrases & Collocations

speak disparagingly

Example Sentences

4.Deep down, we sense that we speak, disparagingly, of a "simpleton.

She spoke disparagingly of his work ethic.

He looked at her disparagingly, doubting her abilities.

The critic reviewed the movie disparagingly, pointing out its flaws.

The boss spoke disparagingly of the new hire's performance.

He laughed disparagingly at her suggestion.

The article was written disparagingly, criticizing the author's writing style.

The coach spoke disparagingly of the team's chances of winning.

She looked at him disparagingly, not impressed by his excuses.

He commented disparagingly on her choice of music.

Real-world Examples

Ironically, he meant it somewhat disparagingly, since he didn't think the Big Bang model was correct.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

He has also spoken disparagingly of and immigrants and their countries of origin.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

" Oh, they only know flashy stuff that's of no real use to anyone, " said Hermione disparagingly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

" Don't be simple, " Dick replied disparagingly.

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 2)

Tana laughed disparagingly. " Wait. I tell—" " Where's Mrs. Patch" ?

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 2)

Roman Abramovich, who was mentioned in the British Parliament as a possible target of sanctions, put Chelsea (disparagingly known as Chelski in London) up for sale.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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