Belittling (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of belittling.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The constant belittling by her boss had taken a toll on her self-esteem and confidence.
- His belittling of her ideas in front of the team made her feel humiliated and unvalued.
- The belittling of minority groups by the media perpetuated negative stereotypes and prejudice.
- The teacher's belittling of the student's artwork in front of the class was a hurtful and damaging experience.
- The belittling of her accomplishments by her family members made her feel like she was never good enough.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A belittling comment.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.