Disparaged Meaning in English
word · lemma: disparage
dɪˈspɛɹɪdʒd
di-SPEH-rijd
dɪspˈæɹɪdʒd
di-SPA-rijd
Definition
To describe someone or something as having little value or to speak about them in a disrespectful way.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/neutral; often used with 'disparaged as' or 'disparaged by'. Implies unfair criticism. Common in media, debate, and formal writing. Don't confuse with 'disparity' (difference).
Spanish: menospreciar - denigrar - desacreditarPortuguese (BR): menosprezar - depreciar - desmerecerPortuguese (PT): menosprezar - depreciar - desmerecerChinese (Simplified): 贬低 - 轻视Chinese (Traditional): 貶低 - 輕視Hindi: अपमानित किया - हेय समझाArabic: تحقير - الاستخفافBengali: অবজ্ঞা করা - খাটো করাRussian: принижать - умалятьJapanese: 軽蔑する - けなすVietnamese: chê bai - xem thườngKorean: 폄하하다 - 깎아내리다Turkish: küçümsemek - hafife almakUrdu: تحقیر کرنا - کم تر سمجھناIndonesian: meremehkan - menyepelekan
Example Sentences
He disparaged her work in front of everyone.
basic
Her ideas were unfairly disparaged by her team.
basic
The new policy was disparaged by some politicians.
basic
People who feel disparaged often lose confidence in their abilities.
natural
She didn't deserve to be disparaged like that just for making a mistake.
natural
Many innovations were initially disparaged before people realized their value.
natural