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Definition of Disparaging
1. Adjective. Expressive of low opinion. "Disparaging remarks about the new house"
Similar to: Uncomplimentary
Derivative terms: Derogate, Derogate
Definition of Disparaging
1. Adjective. Insulting, ridiculing. ¹
2. Verb. (present participle of disparage) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Disparaging
1. disparage [v] - See also: disparage
Lexicographical Neighbors of Disparaging
Literary usage of Disparaging
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Trust Laws and Unfair Competition by United States Bureau of Corporations, Joseph Edward Davies (1916)
"... stipulated price or in return for their agreement to buy from him for several
years certain materials required by the formula.3 disparaging statements. ..."
2. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1857)
"I am tempted to put a Query as to the correct use of these words, in consequence
of a disparaging use of the word theory in two recent numbers of N. & In ..."
3. Life of George Washington by Washington Irving (1860)
"... CLINTON FOR THE SAFETY OF THE HUDSON CRITICAL SITUATION OF THK ARMY—disparaging
... disparaging ..."
4. Works by Washington Irving (1857)
"... Critical Situation of the Army — disparaging Correspondence between Lee and
Reed — Washington Retreats across the Raritan — Arrives at Trenton — Removes ..."
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