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disparaging

/dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/

Meanings
verb
To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The manager was disparaging the employee's efforts, constantly comparing them negatively to others' work and making them feel unworthy." "
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confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Self-assurance.

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

Illustration depreciate

depreciate verb

/dɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪt/

To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of.

"The antique chair began to depreciate in value over time. "

Illustration comparison

comparison noun

/kəmˈpæɹɪsən/

The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.

"to bring a thing into comparison with another;  there is no comparison between them"

Illustration estimation

estimation noun

/ɛstɪˈmeɪʃən/

The process of making an estimate.

"The construction worker gave us a free estimation of how much it would cost to repair our roof. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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undervalue noun

/ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈvælju/

An undervaluation; a price or rate below the actual worth.

"The undervalue of her antique vase meant the seller received far less money than it was truly worth. "

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embarrassed verb

/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/

To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash

"The teacher embarrassed the student by publicly calling out a wrong answer during the quiz. "

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unfavorably adverb

/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli/ /ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəli/

In an unfavorable manner.

"The teacher commented unfavorably on my project, saying it lacked detail. "

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disparaged verb

/dɪˈspærɪdʒd/ /dɪˈspærɪdʒɪd/

To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

"The politician disparaged his opponent's experience, claiming it was insignificant compared to his own. "

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comparing verb

/kəmˈpɛəɹɪŋ/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪŋ/

To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

"I am comparing the prices of laptops online to find the best deal. "

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ridiculing verb

/rɪˈdɪkjulɪŋ/ /rɪˈdɪkjəlɪŋ/

To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

"His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks."

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negatively adverb

/ˈnɛɡətɪvli/ /ˈnɛɡətɪvliː/

In a negative manner; so as to be damaging or not positive.

"The news of the project's failure affected the team negatively. "