abschätzig

disparaging; derogatory

English translations

  1. 01

    disdainful

  2. 02

    contemptuous

  3. 03

    dismissive

  4. 04

    scornful

Word details

German meaning
Geringschätzig, abwertend.
English meaning
disparaging, contemptuous
Synonym
geringschätzig, verächtlich
German example
Er sprach abschätzig über ihre Arbeit.
English example
He spoke disparagingly about her work.
Comparative
abschätzigerSuperlative: am abschätzigsten

Example sentences with “abschätzig”

  1. Er machte eine abschätzige Bemerkung. (He made a derogatory remark.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'abschätzig' and 'negativ'?

'Abschätzig' implies a sense of arrogance or looking down on someone, whereas 'negativ' is a general term.