disparagingly
disparagingly — adverb
1. using language or behaviour that shows you have a low opinion of a person or thi
using language or behaviour that shows you have a low opinion of a person or thing, especially when talking or writing about them
Emre spoke disparagingly about the new proposal, calling it a waste of time.
Pairs with communication verbs: speak / talk / write about
Several critics wrote disparagingly about the film, saying the acting was amateurish.
Tanvi mentioned her rival's achievements disparagingly, as if they meant nothing.
Dylan rolled his eyes and laughed disparagingly when his teammate suggested the plan.
The newspaper referred disparagingly to the singer's latest album, calling it a failure.
- scornfully
with stronger contempt and open mockery
- dismissively
treating something as unworthy of serious attention, less emotionally charged
- contemptuously
with a feeling that something is beneath consideration, more intense
- approvingly
expressing support and positive regard
- respectfully
showing proper respect and consideration
用法筆記
Commonly pairs with verbs of communication such as speak, talk, write, and refer to. Stronger than 'critically' — it carries the added sense of belittling the value or importance of the person or thing being discussed.