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Disparagingly

usgb/dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋli/Volume
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Negative Tone

Use 'disparagingly' when expressing negative opinions that belittle someone or something.

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His colleagues talked disparagingly about his outdated fashion sense.
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Criticism Context

Ideal for contexts where criticism is being conveyed subtly or openly.

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The critic wrote disparagingly about the film's failure to address the main issue.
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Verbal Disapproval

Use it to describe speech that expresses a strong disapproval or undervalues something.

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He spoke disparagingly about the new policy, claiming it would never work.
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