Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belittlement
Noun
/bɪˈlɪt(ə)lmənt/
Definition
The act of making someone or something seem less important or less worthy.
Examples
- His constant belittlement of her achievements made her feel undervalued.
- The belittlement of cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings and conflict.
- She faced belittlement from her peers, which affected her self-esteem.
Meaning
Belittlement refers to the action or state of degrading or disparaging someone or something, conveying a sense of inferiority or unimportance.
Synonyms
- Disparagement
- Devaluation
- Minimization
- Diminishment
- Denigration
