Meaning of downputting | Babel Free

Definitions

That puts down; insulting.

Examples

“You may also recall Weaver's response on the other thread. He was sarcastic, downputting and in every way wonderfully contemptuous of Brian's self-righteous chest-pounding.”

“Now, are you beginning to understand why he gave you a "perhaps" impatient and "perhaps" downputting look? He realized, no doubt, that he had before him --- in the flesh, so to speak --- a ditzy student, who probably had not absorbed much else of what he had to say about Art”

“Before everyone jumps on the word "scene" in the original poster's request, please be aware that "scene" is an accepted synonym for "community" in the vocabulary of many younger people. You would never (I hope!) attack someone for asking how they can become active in the Wiccan community, and I ask that you rethink any downputting comments you may have for this person because they used the word scene instead.”

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