withering

🇺🇸 /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
Frequency
Difficulty
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adjective
R

A withering look or comment is one that makes someone feel ashamed or embarrassed because it shows you think they are silly or not important.

She gave him a withering look, making him feel small and insignificant.

translation

adj. A withering look or comment is one that makes someone feel ashamed or embarrassed because it shows you think they are silly or not important.