C2nounformallanguagesociety
US/dɪˈsper.ɪdʒ.mənt/
UK/dɪˈspær.ɪdʒ.mənt/
words that show you think someone or something has little value or importance
In context
She ignored the disparagement of her critics and kept working.
Constant disparagement from his boss destroyed his confidence.
The article was full of disparagement of modern art.
Words that go with disparagement
adjective + noun
- public disparagementThe coach faced public disparagement after the loss.
- constant disparagementConstant disparagement can damage a child.
- open disparagementThe memo showed open disparagement of the staff.
noun + preposition
- disparagement ofThere was much disparagement of the new policy.
- term of disparagementThe word became a term of disparagement.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
disparagement for her workCorrect: disparagement of her work