belittling
adjectiveDefinition of belittling
(Entry 1 of 2)
: expressing disparagement : disparaging, depreciatory
a set of belittling stereotypes "I think it might embarrass Stuart to hear mice mentioned in such a belittling manner."— E. B. White Nisbett's attitude is far from belittling toward Eastern cultures.— Christopher Shea There was … a certain loftiness and sweetness that rebuked your belittling criticisms and stilled them.— Mark Twain
belittling
nounDefinition of belittling (Entry 2 of 2)
: a disparaging statement
Bernheim's fiercely focused, cantankerous Frieda … practically steals the show with her nonstop maternal belittlings …— Robert Hurwitt
: disparagement, deprecation
His constant belittling of her work led Joan to believe that she was incompetent …— Sharon Freedburg
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