as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
belittled the action star's acting ability
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Recent Examples of belittled
Following the complaint, the employee is said to have felt actively sidelined and belittled.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
The suit also alleges Santiago belittled Aleysha in front of teachers and other students and mocked her learning disabilities.
—Danny Freeman, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
My father often belittled me to show himself in a better light.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The letter writer felt used and belittled by the stepdaughter, so there’s work to do to keep the peace.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
Others just belittled him in front of his classmates.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
When challenged publicly, critics are belittled and shunned.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
In June 2020, Mattis was belittled for having publicly condemned the use of active-duty military forces against people protesting the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2022
She was banned for life by NBC, belittled by late-night comedians, often in painfully misogynistic ways, and even threatened with violence by Frank Sinatra.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
The suit also alleges Santiago belittled Aleysha in front of teachers and other students and mocked her learning disabilities.
—Danny Freeman, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
My father often belittled me to show himself in a better light.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The letter writer felt used and belittled by the stepdaughter, so there’s work to do to keep the peace.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
Others just belittled him in front of his classmates.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
When challenged publicly, critics are belittled and shunned.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
In June 2020, Mattis was belittled for having publicly condemned the use of active-duty military forces against people protesting the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2022
She was banned for life by NBC, belittled by late-night comedians, often in painfully misogynistic ways, and even threatened with violence by Frank Sinatra.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belittled
Verb
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Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In their petition, Read's lawyers said the judge did not give counsel for either side the opportunity to speak and dismissed the jury without asking them if they were locked on all charges or any charges individually.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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So any advantage a driver or team has today will likely be minimized and copied in short order.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Given these circumstances, the stakes that come with winning games down the stretch have, in some ways, been minimized.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The average grade of ore has also diminished by around 40% since 1991, BHP says.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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The appetite of high street banks for lending has diminished, and investors are now much more focused on profitability and a clear understanding of runway rather than just fueling growth at any cost.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Belittled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belittled. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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