disparaging

/dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈsper-i-jiŋ -ˈspa-ri-/ (ame, mw)

disparaging — adjective

  • disparagingpositive
  • more disparagingcomparative
  • most disparagingsuperlative

1. Showing that you think a person or thing deserves little respect or value.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

Showing that you think a person or thing deserves little respect or value.

例句

The host made a disparaging joke about the waitress's accent.

disparaging joke about + personal feature

Layla sounded disparaging when the students proposed a free art fair.

be/sound + disparaging about an idea

同義詞
  • belittling

    very close, stressing language that makes someone seem small or unimportant

  • dismissive

    can sound cooler and less openly insulting, focusing on not taking something seriously

  • insulting

    stronger and more direct, often causing personal offence immediately

反義詞
  • respectful

    showing regard and good manners toward the person or thing

  • praising

    expressing clear approval instead of contempt

文法句型

disparaging + remark / comment / tone / joke

be disparaging about / towards somebody or something

用法筆記

Most often describes remarks, jokes, comments, tones, or attitudes rather than neutral facts. It suggests open scorn, not simply fair criticism or polite disagreement.

常見錯誤

❌The report was disparaging that the plan was expensive.
✅The report was disparaging about the plan and called it a waste of money.
💡'Disparaging' is usually followed by a target, not by a that-clause.
❌Her note was disparaging because it suggested a cheaper route.
✅Her note was critical because it suggested a cheaper route.
💡'Disparaging' implies contempt or belittling, not just pointing out a different option.