Belittling: meaning, definitions and examples
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belittling
[ bɪˈlɪt(ə)lɪŋ ]
in a conversation
To make someone or something seem less impressive or important than they really are.
Synonyms
depreciate, diminish, disparage
Examples of usage
- He belittled her efforts in front of the whole team.
- I don't appreciate you constantly belittling my opinions.
describing behavior
Showing a lack of respect for someone or something, often by making them feel unimportant.
Synonyms
condescending, derogatory, disrespectful
Examples of usage
- His belittling comments towards his colleagues created a toxic work environment.
- She grew tired of his belittling attitude towards her achievements.
Translations
Translations of the word "belittling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menosprezo
🇮🇳 तुच्छ करना
🇩🇪 herabwürdigend
🇮🇩 meremehkan
🇺🇦 применшення
🇵🇱 umniejszanie
🇯🇵 軽視
🇫🇷 dénigrant
🇪🇸 menospreciar
🇹🇷 küçümseyici
🇰🇷 폄하
🇸🇦 انتقاص
🇨🇿 zlehčování
🇸🇰 zľahčovanie
🇨🇳 贬低
🇸🇮 podcenjevanje
🇮🇸 niðurlægjandi
🇰🇿 кемсіту
🇬🇪 დამცირება
🇦🇿 kiçiltmə
🇲🇽 menospreciar
Word origin
The word 'belittling' originated from the combination of 'be-' (intensive prefix) and 'little'. It first appeared in the early 19th century, with the meaning of making something seem less impressive or important. Over time, it has become commonly used in conversations and written language to describe behaviors or comments that diminish the worth or significance of someone or something.