C2adjectiveformalrelationshipslanguage
US/dɪˈsper.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
UK/dɪˈspær.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
showing that you think someone or something is not good or not important
In context
He made disparaging remarks about his ex-wife in front of the children.
The manager was warned about posting disparaging comments about clients online.
Try not to be disparaging about other people's hobbies, even if they seem silly.
Words that go with disparaging
adjective + noun
- disparaging remarksThe coach apologized for his disparaging remarks about the referee.
- disparaging commentsShe ignored the disparaging comments under her video.
- disparaging toneThere was a disparaging tone in his voice when he mentioned my job.
- disparaging term'Nerd' was once a disparaging term, but now many people use it proudly.
adjective + preposition
- disparaging aboutHe was always disparaging about my cooking.