disparagement
3
8.1
- noun
- /dɪsˈpɛrɪdʒmənt/
:
desprecio
- His constant disparagement of her efforts made her doubt her abilities.
- racial disparagement
- kind of disparagement
Is there anger disparagement, contempt, or a disproportionate reactivity if they see someone else getting better treatment than them?
- Is there anger disparagement, contempt, or a disproportionate reactivity if they see someone else getting better treatment than them?
Examples
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Some have postulated that O'Connor's move toward the center came amid Scalia's disparagement of her opinions.
Academic text (2007) -
The disparagement of value judgments rests ultimately on a confusion between emotions and feelings.
Academic text (2003) -
But at that time there was something even more important than the First Amendment which was product disparagement.
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And they called this a product disparagement or a trade libel case.
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Others criticized the report for its disparagement of federalism.
Academic text (1992) -
Yet such disparagement has been common among women, especially those who have suffered shame for sexual transgression.
Fiction book (1992) -
All too often the combination of these elements leads to disparagement, discouragement, and departure from the profession.
Academic text (2004) -
The usage of these neutral terms, instead of derogatory ones, reflects a clear sense of equality rather than disparagement.
Academic text (2018) -
Furthermore, such programs may face an attitude of disparagement by academic colleagues who participate in resource allocation and tenure/promotion decisions.
Academic text (1991) -
Christians have an ethical obligation to confront our tradition's disparagement of Judaism and its consequent contribution to the rise of Antisemitism.
Academic text (2014)
Synonyms
133
3.4
Rude behavior or words that show a lack of respect for someone
38
4.9
Using rude words to insult someone
23
7.2
A remark that shows criticism or disappointment in someone's actions
17
7.9
Laughing at or making fun of someone to show you do not respect them
11
9.8
A remark that says bad things about someone to hurt their reputation
6
8.4
Saying or writing very harsh and unfair things about someone to damage their reputation
5
6.6
A remark that makes someone feel small or embarrassed
5
8.4
Unfair criticism that makes someone or their work seem bad
1
8.6
A remark or action that unfairly harms someone's reputation
1
7.7
A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something
1
3.2
A rude comment meant to hurt someone or show no respect
1
6.3
Words that make a person or their work seem unimportant
1
7.1
Making someone feel small or unimportant
1
7.8
Saying a word or phrase to insult other people
1
9.9
Speaking badly about a person or thing to show you do not approve
A comment or action that makes someone feel unimportant
Saying bad things about a person or thing to make them seem worse
Showing that someone or something has little value
A rude remark that criticizes or insults someone
A set of harsh insulting words meant to hurt someone
Antonyms
How Critical
- Formal
6
8.4
- Offensive
17
7.9
3
8.1
1
7.1
512
3.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Disparagement comes from the parts dis- meaning 'not' and par meaning 'equal' (the same idea you see in the phrase on par). So it originally meant to make someone seem 'not equal' or lower, which is why a disparagement is a remark that lowers or shows little respect for someone.