disparagement

[ dih-spar-ij-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of disparaging. disparaging.
2. something that derogates or casts in a bad light, as a remark or censorious essay.

Other Words From

• self-dis·parage·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disparagement¹

1480–90; < Anglo-French, Middle French desparagement, equivalent to desparag ( ier ) to disparage + -ment -ment

Example Sentences

Next, we isolated 578 scenes in which the fathers were involved in “disparagement humor,” which meant the dads either made fun of another character or were made fun of themselves.

From No Straight News

At least within scenes featuring disparagement humor, sitcom audiences, more often than not, are still being encouraged to laugh at dads’ parenting missteps and mistakes.

From No Straight News

Their findings reveal many shows feature mental health disparagements.

From Washington Post

So we have the state’s governor, senators and representatives lobbing various disparagements of wind turbines as a way of reframing a situation in which millions of their state’s residents are without power.

From Washington Post

Disparagement painted over with the brushstrokes of complimentary praise is still disparagement.

From The Daily Beast

But such disparagement was itself a kneejerk reaction, and it was fallacious.

From The Daily Beast

He believes that mockery, disparagement, or airing personal grudges are never appropriate.

From The Daily Beast

I do hope he and his lawyers are clear on any non-disparagement agreements that he may have signed over the years.

From The Daily Beast

Olbermann, now with Al Gore's Current TV, might start sniping at his old network once a non-disparagement agreement expires.

From The Daily Beast

North Dormer took the Mountain for granted, and implied its disparagement by an intonation rather than by explicit criticism.

From Project Gutenberg

Throughout his writings there is no praise of success without virtue, and no disparagement of want of success with virtue.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a slight, almost indescribable tone of condescension or disparagement in her voice, the reason of which I will explain.

From Project Gutenberg

"Not much saw-log for old Rosey," said Si, resenting even a joking disparagement upon his beloved General.

From Project Gutenberg

Would it not be like a disparagement of Nelly if he were to confess that he had never loved her?

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