scathingly

IPA/ˈskeɪðɪŋli/
IPA/ˈskeɪðɪŋli/

scathingly — 副詞

1. in a harshly critical way, without showing any respect for the person or thing b

1.副詞C1
釋義

毫不留情地

以極度嚴厲且不帶尊重的方式批評

in a harshly critical way, without showing any respect for the person or thing being judged

例句

Hoa's supervisor scathingly dismissed her proposal in front of the whole department.

Hoa 的主管當著整個部門的面，毫不留情地否決了她的提案。

scathingly + dismissed — rejecting an idea with harsh criticism

The food critic wrote scathingly about the cold pasta and the waiter's rude attitude.

那位美食評論家毫不留情地批評了冷掉的義大利麵和服務生的粗魯態度。

wrote scathingly about [topic] — preposition pattern

同義詞
  • harshly

    more general; can apply to physical conditions or treatment, not only criticism

  • severely

    emphasizes seriousness and intensity rather than disrespect

  • caustically

    stresses bitterness and a sarcastic, biting tone

  • mercilessly

    focuses on lack of pity or mercy; broader than verbal criticism

反義詞
  • gently

    with kindness, softness, and respect

  • mildly

    without severity or harshness

用法筆記

Typically modifies speech and writing verbs (criticize, condemn, dismiss, write, remark, review). The action being described must be negative or critical — you cannot use 'scathingly' with positive verbs like 'praise' or 'compliment.'

常見錯誤

❌She scathingly praised the team's effort.
✅She scathingly criticized the team's effort.
💡'scathingly' can only describe negative, critical actions; it never pairs with positive verbs.