Disparaging and Dismissive

Disparaging

Disparaging adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Dismissive and disparaging are semantically related in contemptuous topic. In some cases you can use "Dismissive" instead an adjective "Disparaging".

Dismissive

Dismissive adjective - Showing indifference or disregard.
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Disparaging and dismissive are semantically related in contemptuous topic. You can use "Disparaging" instead an adjective "Dismissive".

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