adj. expressing a low opinion of; same as derogatory; as, disparaging remarks about the new house. Syn. -- belittling, depreciative, deprecatory, depreciatory, derogative, derogatory, detractive, detracting, slighting, pejorative, denigratory. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
adv. In a manner to disparage or dishonor; slightingly. [ 1913 Webster ]