Synonym 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.

A disparaging statement or action that diminishes someone's merit.

To become smaller or less important, or to make something so.

Treating someone or something as unworthy of serious consideration.

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

To present something as less important or serious than it may be.

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

Expressing feelings with great enthusiasm and little restraint.

Understood by or intended for a small group with specialized knowledge.

Stated clearly and directly, leaving little need for interpretation.

Showing little or no outward emotion.

Done or spoken with little or no advance preparation.

Insufficient in amount, quality, or ability for a particular purpose.

One word family: also includes inadequacy.

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.

Too small or unimportant to have much effect in the situation.