Vocabulary Spotlight
Belittle
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: छोटा या महत्वहीन दिखाना (Chhota ya mahatvapoorna dikhana) – To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Pronunciation
[bi-lit-l]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Diminish – कम महत्व देना (kam mahatva dena)
Related Words
Undermine – कमजोर करना (kamzor karna)
Word Origin
“Belittle” English origin ka word hai, jiska matlab hai kisi cheez ko chhota ya insignificant dikhana. Iska istemal 18th century mein shuru hua.
– “Belittle” is an English word that started in the 18th century, meaning to make something appear smaller or less significant.
Word Family
Noun: Belittlement – महत्व कम करना (mahatva kam karna)
Verb: Belittles – छोटा दिखाना (chhota dikhana) [present form]
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne dost ki ideas ko belittle kiya jo uske self-confidence par asar daala.
– He belittled his friend’s ideas, affecting his self-confidence.
2. Manager ne employee ke achievements ko belittle kiya jo team mein negative environment create kiya.
– The manager belittled the employee’s achievements, creating a negative environment in the team.
Cultural Note
India mein kisi vyakti ya unke efforts ko belittle karna bad manners aur respect ki kami ke roop mein dekha jata hai.
In Context
“Belittle” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi ko unimportant ya kamtar darshaya jaye, jo negatively unke morale par asar daalta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Belittle” ka kya matlab hai?
“Belittle” shabd ka origin kya hai?