belittling Definition
to make someone or something seem unimportant.
Using belittling: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "belittling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He belittled her efforts to help.
Example
She felt belittled by his comments.
Example
Don't belittle the importance of this achievement.
belittling Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for belittling
Phrases with belittling
actions that make someone or something seem unimportant
Example
His belittling behavior towards his colleagues made him unpopular in the office.
belittling remarks
comments that make someone or something seem unimportant
Example
Her belittling remarks about his work hurt his feelings.
a way of thinking that makes someone or something seem unimportant
Example
His belittling attitude towards women was unacceptable.
Summary: belittling in Brief
'Belittling' [bɪˈlɪtlɪŋ] is a verb that means to make someone or something seem unimportant. It can be seen in actions, such as 'belittling behavior,' comments, such as 'belittling remarks,' and attitudes, such as 'belittling attitude.' Antonyms include 'praise' and 'compliment.'
