Understanding 'Disparaged' in Context

In a historic library filled with countless tomes, a dedicated curator meticulously handled each volume. While examining an ancient manuscript, which had previously been disparaged by many as irrelevant, she found a remarkable passage that revealed an astonishing truth about the origins of the town. The curator felt an overwhelming sense of purpose to restore the manuscript’s significance and share its findings with the local community. Despite the initial skepticism from her peers, she was determined to prove that the manuscript held invaluable insights worth acknowledging.