abfällig
derogatory; disparaging
English translations
- 01
disparagingly
- 02
contemptuously
- 03
dismissively
- 04
pejoratively
Word details
- German meaning
- Herabsetzend oder geringschätzig in der Art, wie man über etwas oder jemanden spricht.
- English meaning
- disparaging
- Synonym
- geringschätzig, verächtlich
- German example
- Er äusserte sich abfällig über ihre Arbeit.
- English example
- He made disparaging remarks about her work.
- Comparative
- abfälligerSuperlative: am abfälligsten
Related words
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Racist
- Gotteslästerung
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idiot
- Gammelfleischparty
Seniors party
- Alltagsrassismus
Everyday racism
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- abdirigieren
to fob off, to deflect
- spötteln
to scoff
- verachtend
Contemptuous, disdainful
- despektierlich
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- höhnisch
Derisive means mocking, scornful, or contemptuous.
- unschmeichelhaft
Unflattering
- Blasphemiker
Blasphemer
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- Nachrede
Slander, defamation
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- Chauvispruch
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- Schkipetar
Albanian (derogatory)
- Lästerung
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- herziehen
To badmouth, to criticize
- hinterherwerfen
To throw after
- schieflachen
to sneer, to scoff
- abtrünnig
Defector
Example sentences with “abfällig”
Er äußerte sich abfällig über ihre Arbeit. (He spoke disparagingly about her work.)
Frequently asked questions
How do you use 'abfällig'?
It is an adjective describing remarks or attitudes that show disrespect or contempt.