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belittling

[/bɪˈlɪtəlɪŋ/]
adjective/noun
depreciativo, humilhante, diminuidor
1. (adjective) Making someone or something seem small, unimportant, or worthless; expressing contempt or disrespect
His belittling remarks about her work were hurtful and unprofessional.
Seus comentários depreciadores sobre o trabalho dela foram machucantes e não profissionais.
2. (noun) The act of treating someone with disrespect or making them feel unimportant
The belittling of his achievements by his colleagues affected his confidence.
A diminuição de suas realizações pelos colegas afetou sua confiança.
3. Reducing the significance or importance of something
There is no belittling the importance of this discovery.
Não há como minimizar a importância dessa descoberta.
NYC Slang
dissin' (informal slang for disrespecting someone)
Synonyms
demeaningdisparaginginsultingdegradingcontemptuouscondescendingdismissive
Antonyms
praisingcomplimentaryrespectfulflatteringupliftingencouraging

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
depreciativo, humilhante
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
depreciador, diminuidor
Common in European Portuguese
General
rebaixador
Alternative formal term

Related Idioms & Phrases

talk down to someone
put someone down
make light of something
diminish someone's worth
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