downputting

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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