disparaging
[adjective]
Synonyms: derogatory, depreciative, depreciatory, detracting, disadvantageous, dyslogistic, pejorative, slighting, uncomplimentary

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Contrasted words: acclaiming, extolling, praising, exalting, magnifying
Related Words: underestimating, underrating, undervaluing

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

di‧spar‧a‧ging /dɪˈspærədʒɪŋ, dɪˈspærɪdʒɪŋ/ adjective
criticizing someone or something, and showing that you do not think they are very good or important
disparaging remarks/comments
She made some disparaging remarks about the royal family.
—disparagingly adverb

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲