1. in a manner that expresses disapproval, criticism, or a negative opinion

Examples

• The critic spoke dispraisingly of the film's weak plot and poor dialogue.
• She looked dispraisingly at the messy kitchen before starting to clean.
• He commented dispraisingly on the quality of the restaurant's service.
• The teacher dispraisingly noted the student's lack of effort on the assignment.
• They discussed the proposal dispraisingly, pointing out its many flaws.
• The review was written dispraisingly, highlighting only the worst aspects of the book.