belittling (Meaning)
belittling (n)
a belittling comment
the act of belittling
belittling (s)
tending to diminish or disparage
belittling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Belittle
Synonyms & Antonyms of belittling
Synonyms:
- mean
- aspersing
- malignant
- slanderous
- bitter
- maligning
- unkind
- caustic
- denunciatory
- despiteful
- vilifying
- jaundiced
- envious
- slandering
- virulent
- scurrilous
- rancorous
- jealous
- defamatory
- malevolent
- acrimonious
- opprobrious
- acrid
- catty
- denigrative
- scathing
- resentful
- malign
- calumnious
- spiteful
Antonyms:
belittling Sentence Examples
- The manager's belittling remarks shattered the employee's confidence.
- The teacher's belittling comments made the student feel worthless.
- The politician's belittling speech alienated his constituents.
- The mother's belittling tone discouraged her child from trying new things.
- The boss's belittling emails demeaned and undervalued his team.
- The critic's belittling review damaged the artist's reputation.
- The partner's belittling attitude made the relationship toxic.
- The coach's belittling words demotivated the players before the game.
- The friend's belittling jokes made the other person feel uncomfortable.
- The salesperson's belittling sales pitch insulted the potential customer.
FAQs About the word belittling
a belittling comment, the act of belittling, tending to diminish or disparageof Belittle
slighting, insulting, disparaging, demeaning, derogatory, degrading, decrying, depreciatory, contemptuous,malicious
respectful, approving, approving, commendatory,laudatory, commendatory, respectful, positive, laudatory, friendly
The manager's belittling remarks shattered the employee's confidence.
The teacher's belittling comments made the student feel worthless.
The politician's belittling speech alienated his constituents.
The mother's belittling tone discouraged her child from trying new things.
