Synonyms of disparaging

disparaging 1 of 2

adjective

di-ˈsper-i-jiŋ 

as in slighting

intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value

disparaging comments about the lack of talent among the musical performers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slighting
• insulting
• derogatory
• demeaning
• degrading
• contemptuous
• uncomplimentary
• malicious
• pejorative
• disdainful
• scornful
• abusive
• critical
• deprecatory
• depreciatory
• belittling
• derogative
• derisory
• hateful
• denigratory
• venomous
• detractive
• depreciative
• libelous
• decrying
• nasty
• slanderous
• denigrative
• cruel
• defamatory
• unkind
• scurrilous
• spiteful
• calumnious
• malign
• opprobrious
• slandering
• maligning
• malevolent
• virulent
• malignant
• vilifying
• despiteful
• mean
• envious
• jealous
• bitter
• scathing
• caustic
• resentful
• denunciatory
• catty
• acrimonious
• rancorous
• aspersing
• acrid
• jaundiced
• denunciative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laudatory
• commendatory
• positive
• complimentary
• friendly
• admiring
• approving
• adulatory
• respectful
• appreciative
• sympathetic
• laudative
• kind
• applauding
• warm
• kindly
• kindhearted
• warmhearted
• unmalicious

disparaging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of disparage

as in dismissing

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

disparaged polo as a sport for the idle rich

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissing
• minimizing
• diminishing
• criticizing
• denigrating
• belittling
• derogating
• discounting
• decrying
• deprecating
• denouncing
• depreciating
• condemning
• bad-mouthing
• running down
• trashing
• talking down
• disliking
• trash-talking
• dumping on
• dissing
• crying down
• playing down
• writing off
• scolding
• discrediting
• poor-mouthing
• vilipending
• abusing
• putting down
• kissing off
• slandering
• maligning
• vilifying
• disapproving (of)
• defaming
• censuring
• disgracing
• slurring
• ripping
• discommending
• traducing
• aspersing
• reprobating
• reprehending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• extolling
• applauding
• approving
• exalting
• endorsing
• glorifying
• favoring
• recommending
• magnifying
• lauding
• sanctioning
• acclaiming
• commending
• complimenting
• countenancing
• eulogizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disparaging

Adjective

Felix points to Trump’s disparaging and false comments against Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, which put a target on the back of many Haitian immigrants. — Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026

The irony is that Trump has been more disparaging and dismissive of the military than any other president. — Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026

Conservative pundit Meghan McCain blasted commentator Tucker Carlson after a guest on his podcast and online show this week made a disparaging remark about her weight. — Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025

Emily’s father didn’t say it in a disparaging way—more like That was just Ryan. — Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025

And there would be lots of soldiers around, either Army or National Guard, and the people who were civilians would be young people, very disparaging about the military. — Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

The 2023 Economic Report Of The President published in March of 2023 was relatively disparaging of cryptoassets and DLTs. — Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Prior to appearing on Cunningham's show on Monday, Huggins made more disparaging remarks about Xavier. — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 10 May 2023

As a former prosecutor in New York City and a professor of law at West Point, Tim Bakken believes that most people find solace in casting the most disparaging label possible upon an adversary. — Howard Manly, The Conversation, 20 Dec. 2022

Verb

But for as much as Kirk was revered on the right, he was reviled on the left, facing pushback for comments disparaging immigrants and transgender people and questioning the qualifications and capabilities of women and Black Americans. — Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

An administrative law judge has recommended that the Florida Department of Health reprimand and fine a nurse who posted a TikTok disparaging former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

The complaint alleges the withdrawal resulted directly from false and disparaging statements the Warriors made about her performance and professional conduct. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

His disparaging remarks about Muslims, transgender people and others drew outrage from many who argued the racist and hateful language was an attempt to stoke tensions on campus and should not be platformed by colleges and universities. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Someone briskly assessing workmanship or disparaging a social inferior? — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

On Thursday night, the mayor drew criticism from foodies for her comments disparaging street vendors during a mayoral debate. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

Webb, however, denies the allegation and takes pleasure in disparaging River and the slow horses. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

Other negative ads suggested El-Sayed had made disparaging comments about Michelle Obama. — Michael Traugott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026