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Deprecative

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dep·re·ca·to·ry  (dpr-k-tôr, -tr) also dep·re·ca·tive (-ktv)
adj.
1. Expressing disapproval or criticism.
2. Mildly disparaging or uncomplimentary, especially of oneself.
depre·ca·tori·ly adv.
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Adj.1.deprecative - tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark"
belittling, deprecating, deprecatory, slighting, depreciative, depreciatory
uncomplimentary - tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage
2.deprecative - given to expressing disapproval
critical - marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; "a critical attitude"


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A great many studies have been done of English vocabulary, pointing out the great number of deprecative terms used for women and the dearth thereof for men, except for being compared to women.
The sexist circuits of English by Hardman, M.J. / The Humanist
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