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belittling

/bɪˈlɪtlɪŋ/ /bəˈlɪtlɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.

Examples :

"His constant belittling of her accomplishments made her feel insecure and undervalued. "
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration achievements

achievements noun

/əˈt͡ʃiːvmənts/

The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment

"Her academic achievements earned her a scholarship to college. "

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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unmotivated adjective

/ˌʌnˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/

Lacking motivation, without impetus to strive or excel.

"Because he found the class boring, Mark became unmotivated and stopped doing his homework. "

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inadequate noun

/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/

An individual who is inadequate.

"The inadequate showed up late to every class, making it hard to keep up with the course material. "

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contempt noun

/kənˈtɛmpt/

The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

"His contempt for the new teacher was obvious; he scoffed at her ideas and ignored her instructions. "

Illustration knowingly

knowingly adverb

/ˈnoʊɪŋli/ /ˈnoʊɪŋlɪ/

In the manner of one who knows.

"She smiled knowingly, but kept the secret."

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undervalued verb

/ˌʌndərˈvæljuːd/ /ˌʌndərˈvæljuːəd/

To underestimate, or assign too low a value to.

"The student's hard work was often undervalued by the teacher, who focused more on the students who seemed to easily grasp the concepts. "

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actually adverb

/-ɪ/ /ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li/

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

"Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident."

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accomplishments noun

/ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənts/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənts/

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

"the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc"