disparaging

Definitions

Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory.

Intended to belittle or bring reproach upon someone or something.

Examples

The manager was reprimanded for making disparaging remarks about his employees during the meeting.

She felt hurt by the disparaging tone he used when criticizing her artistic work.

Synonyms

belittling derogatory deprecating scornful contemptuous disdainful slighting

Antonyms

praising complimentary laudatory admiring approving flattering appreciative