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Disparagement: meaning, definitions and examples

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disparagement

 

[ dɪsˈpær.ɪdʒ.mənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

negative remark

Disparagement refers to the act of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval and lacks respect. It often involves belittling or criticizing, thereby diminishing the perceived value or importance of the subject.

Synonyms

belittlement, denigration, deprecation, derision

Examples of usage

  • His constant disparagement of her ideas made her doubt herself.
  • The disparagement of the team's efforts led to low morale.
  • She felt hurt by the disparaging comments made about her appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "disparagement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprezo

🇮🇳 निंदा

🇩🇪 Herabwürdigung

🇮🇩 penghinaan

🇺🇦 приниження

🇵🇱 poniżenie

🇯🇵 侮辱

🇫🇷 dépréciation

🇪🇸 desprecio

🇹🇷 aşağılama

🇰🇷 비하

🇸🇦 الازدراء

🇨🇿 pohrdání

🇸🇰 pohrdanie

🇨🇳 贬低

🇸🇮 zmanjšanje

🇮🇸 niðrandi

🇰🇿 жәбірлеу

🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფა

🇦🇿 kiçiltmə

🇲🇽 desprecio

Etymology

The word 'disparagement' originates from the Old French word 'desparagier', which means 'to degrade or lower in rank or worth'. This Old French term is a combination of 'des-' meaning 'away, without' and 'paragier' meaning 'to match or equal'. In English, its usage dates back to the 14th century, where it was used to signify the act of belittling or showing disrespect towards someone or something. Over the centuries, it evolved to encompass various forms of criticism that undermine the reputation or esteem of individuals, ideas, or actions. Today, disparagement is often used in both legal contexts, particularly in defamation cases, and in everyday discussions about social and professional interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,761, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.