Definition Dictionary

Showing little interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

One word family: also includes apathy.

Exercising authority with little allowance for others' input.

To make someone or something seem less valuable or important.

A rude person who shows little consideration for others.

An obvious or overused remark that adds little insight.

To unfairly criticize or diminish someone's value or reputation.

To express disapproval of or belittle something.

To speak about someone or something in a way that belittles it.

Using money, time, or other resources efficiently and with little waste.

Expressing feelings with great enthusiasm and little restraint.

Stated clearly and directly, leaving little need for interpretation.

Showing little or no outward emotion.

Done or spoken with little or no advance preparation.

Continuing with little or no interruption.

Of little importance or significance.

Showing too little concern for the needs, rights, or feelings of others.

Showing little interest, concern, or preference.

One word family: also includes indifference.

Requiring little skill and traditionally assigned low status.

A small amount of something desirable.

Speech or sound that remains at one pitch with little variation.

Taking little independent action or accepting events without active resistance.

Done routinely with little care, interest, or attention.

A familiar statement repeated so often that it offers little insight.

A metaphor for competing to maintain relative standing, so greater effort brings little improvement in one's position.