Sentences

belittle in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 4, Grade 5

Definition

To belittle means to make someone or something seem less impressive or important than they actually are.

Sample Sentences

  1. She didn't mean to belittle his achievements, but her dismissive tone suggested otherwise.
  2. It's frustrating when people belittle your efforts without understanding the hard work involved.
  3. He often belittles others to make himself feel superior, which only alienates his friends.
  4. The teacher made a point to encourage her students rather than belittle them for their mistakes.
  5. As a leader, it's important to lift others up rather than belittle their contributions.
  6. Critics may belittle the artist's work, but true creativity often challenges conventional norms.
  7. Belittling someone's fears can make them feel even more isolated and misunderstood.
  8. She felt belittled by the comments made during the meeting, despite her valuable input.
  9. Instead of belittling the problem, we should focus on finding constructive solutions.
  10. It's easy to belittle what you don't understand, but empathy can bridge that gap.