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disparaged


Meanings
  • adjective

    Treated or spoken about in a contemptuous or disrespectful way; belittled or put down.

    - "Despite her achievements, she was still disparaged by her critics."
    - "The new employee was initially disparaged by his colleagues, but he proved himself over time."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with disparaged
applauded , admired , deplored , revered
Variants
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disparage , disparaged , disparagement , disparagements , disparager , disparagers , disparages , disparaging
Etymology
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From the past participle of disparage.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'disparage' comes from the Latin word 'disparare', which means 'to tear apart'.

  2. In some contexts, disparagement can be a form of flattery, as when someone is praised for their uniqueness or quirks.


Related Concepts
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  1. Insult: Disparagement is a form of insult, but not all insults are disparagement.

  2. Bullying: Disparagement is a form of bullying, but not all bullying involves disparagement.


Culture
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Disparagement is a common occurrence in various forms of media and literature, often used for character development or to highlight social issues.

How to Memorize "disparaged"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a situation where someone is being talked about in a disrespectful way. Imagine the tone and body language of the speaker.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of contempt or disrespect.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: D - Disrespectful, I - Insulting, S - Speaking, P - Putting down, A - About, R - Respectfully, AG - Against good.


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