1. present participle of disprize; to regard or treat as having little value or worth; to undervalue or disparage
Usage: archaic or literary

1. tending to undervalue or show contempt for something; expressing disregard or disdain
Usage: archaic or literary

Examples

• He was disprizing the efforts of his colleagues, refusing to acknowledge their contributions.
• Her disprizing remarks about the local art scene offended many artists.
• The critic's disprizing tone made it clear she had little respect for the author's work.
• They were disprizing traditional methods in favor of modern approaches.
• His disprizing attitude toward education surprised those who knew his background.
• The committee found his disprizing comments about the proposal unhelpful and dismissive.