Definition

A person who criticizes or speaks negatively about someone or something.

Example

The dispraiser often pointed out the flaws in the project during the meeting.

Conversation

I can't believe how much negativity some people bring into our lives.

I know, right? It's like they want to be a dispraiser of everything good we try to do.

Exactly! It's exhausting to deal with constant criticism.

We should focus on the positive and ignore the dispraisers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dispraiser → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "praiser" (from the verb "praise", which comes from Old French *prier*, meaning to value or commend). The word "dispraiser" refers to someone who speaks negatively or disparagingly about someone or something, essentially valuing it less or apart from praise.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who speaks 'apart' ('dis-') from praise ('praiser') — that's why a dispraiser is someone who criticizes or undervalues.

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