disparagingly

[ dih-spar-i-jing-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that belittles or insults someone or something; disdainfully:

   Neither parent should speak disparagingly of the other parent to the children or in their hearing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of disparagingly¹

First recorded in 1700–10; disparaging ( def ) + -ly ( def )

Example Sentences

At hundreds of pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses in recent weeks, the terms “Zionism” or “Zionist” have been hurled disparagingly against Jewish students and pro-Israel demonstrators.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump had been expected to testify as early as Monday about why he has spoken disparagingly about Carroll since she revealed her claims in a 2019 memoir.

From Seattle Times

Older Taipei residents speak disparagingly of President Tsai and her party as a "bunch of troublemakers".

From BBC

Investors who trade with their own money, and don't have a history of working for banks or investment firms, are know as retail investors and sometimes, disparagingly as Dumb Money.

From BBC

A Spotify executive recently reportedly spoke disparagingly about the pair's work ethic.

From BBC

Related Words

• adversely
• critically