Disprizing

/dɪsˈpraɪzɪŋ/ verb, adjective

Definition

Present participle of disprize; the act of undervaluing or showing disesteem.

Etymology

From disprize + -ing suffix, showing the ongoing or continuous action of undervaluing.

Kelly Says

Historians notice patterns in disprizing—certain groups or work are systematically disprized across cultures. Understanding this word helps us recognize when we're internalizing others' disprizing of our own value.

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