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
What a disappointment to have something so joyous tarnished by a dreadful reality where women are being belittled & disrespected for existing.
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Doha Madani, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Tim Scott of South Carolina and Rick Scott of Florida belittled the governor.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The president relentlessly criticized and belittled Powell, attempting to blame him for some of the discontent over the economy that followed the president’s own tariff announcements.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Paxton and Hunt belittled Cornyn’s border appearance.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The bride shared that the moment left her feeling belittled, even as guests laughed along.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Instead of being celebrated as trailblazers, these women are mocked by the press, underestimated by their colleagues, and belittled by society at large.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
That career that is underestimated and belittled by those who preferred to have a laugh for a few moments, preferred to throw the stone.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Giants rookie Abdul Carter belittled the Jets on Sunday while mocking the first lowlight of his NFL career.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Doha Madani, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Tim Scott of South Carolina and Rick Scott of Florida belittled the governor.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The president relentlessly criticized and belittled Powell, attempting to blame him for some of the discontent over the economy that followed the president’s own tariff announcements.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Paxton and Hunt belittled Cornyn’s border appearance.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The bride shared that the moment left her feeling belittled, even as guests laughed along.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Instead of being celebrated as trailblazers, these women are mocked by the press, underestimated by their colleagues, and belittled by society at large.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
That career that is underestimated and belittled by those who preferred to have a laugh for a few moments, preferred to throw the stone.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Giants rookie Abdul Carter belittled the Jets on Sunday while mocking the first lowlight of his NFL career.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belittled
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After the allegations against his son, the official was dismissed from his post, according to a decision published Wednesday in the state government’s official gazette.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Figures in the main opposition Republican People’s Party, known by its Turkish initials CHP, have dismissed the charges as politically motivated.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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From there Crochet regrouped and minimized the damage, drawing a run-scoring double play and a flyout to keep it a 2-0 game.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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But to re-examine them with the benefit of distance — to see what was emphasized, what was minimized, what might have been left unsaid.—
Amisha Padnani,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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When recovery becomes doubtful or diminished, incentives weaken.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 5-foot-10 Murray was once one of the league's best running QBs, but age and injury have diminished, though not entirely destroyed, his rushing ability.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized for attacks on neighboring countries, but hard-liners criticized that and said the war strategy would continue.—
Cara Anna,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Army vehicles carrying the launchers and other equipment arrived past midnight in a highly secretive mission criticized by residents.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The censure resolution also stated her social media posts divulged and misrepresented confidential closed session information and disparaged the superintendent and board members.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Cameron noted that Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has previously disparaged theatrical filmgoing.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Musk and Tesla have denigrated the use of radar and lidar sensors, which are integral parts of the systems used by Waymo and most other self-drivers.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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Not only that, the cruel Lady Penwood denigrated Sophie's mother as a disgraceful woman who died with no money, title or security for her daughter.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Belittled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belittled. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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