belittled Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- denounced
- talked-down
- derogated
- dissed
- trash-talked
- decried
- deprecated
- disliked
- bad-mouthed
- scolded
- depreciated
- cried-down
- played-down
- discounted
- condemned
- dumped-on
- ran-down
- trashed
Weak:
Strongest:
- exalted
- acclaimed
- applauded
- praised
- acclaimed
- recommended
- approved
- glorified
- approved
- extolled
- praised
- applauded
- magnified
- exalted
- lauded
- endorsed
- magnified
- lauded
- recommended
- endorsed
- extolled
- glorified
Strong:
- sanctioned
- complimented
- sanctioned
- favored
- indorsed
- favored
- indorsed
- commended
- commended
- complimented
Weak:
belittled Meaning
belittled (s)
made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
belittled (imp. & p. p.)
of Belittle
belittled Sentence Examples
- The teacher belittled the student's efforts, causing them to feel discouraged.
- The boss's constant remarks belittled the employees, undermining their self-esteem.
- The politician belittled his opponent in the debate, hoping to sway public opinion.
- The older coworker belittled the new hire, making them feel inadequate.
- The parent belittled the child's accomplishments, instilling a sense of shame.
- The bully belittled the victim, trying to make them feel inferior.
- The critics belittled the artist's work, discouraging them from pursuing their passion.
- The review belittled the movie, calling it a waste of time.
- The scientist belittled the research of his colleagues, claiming it was unsubstantial.
- The friend belittled the other's feelings, dismissing them as unimportant.
FAQs About the word belittled
made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)of Belittle
dismissed, criticized, minimized, denigrated, diminished, disparaged, denounced, talked down, derogated, dissed
exalted, acclaimed, applauded, praised, acclaimed, recommended, approved, glorified, approved, extolled
The teacher belittled the student's efforts, causing them to feel discouraged.
The boss's constant remarks belittled the employees, undermining their self-esteem.
The politician belittled his opponent in the debate, hoping to sway public opinion.
The older coworker belittled the new hire, making them feel inadequate.
