deprecative
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dep·re·ca·to·ry
(dĕp′rĭ-kə-tôr′ē) also dep·re·ca·tive (-kā′tĭv)adj.
1. Expressing disapproval or criticism.
2. Mildly disparaging or uncomplimentary, especially of oneself.
dep′re·ca·to′ri·ly adv.
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dep•re•ca•tive
(ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪ tɪv, -kə tɪv)adj.
serving to deprecate; deprecatory.
[1480–90; (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin]
dep′re•ca`tive•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" 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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deprecative
adjectiveTending or intending to belittle:
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