deprecatory
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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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deprecatory
(ˈdɛprɪkətrɪ)adj
1. expressing disapproval; protesting
2. expressing apology; apologetic
ˈdeprecatorily adv
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dep•re•ca•to•ry
(ˈdɛp rɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i)adj.
1. of the nature of or expressing disapproval or depreciation.
2. apologetic.
[1580–90; < Late Latin]
dep′re•ca•to`ri•ly, adv.
dep′re•ca•to`ri•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | deprecatory - 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 |
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deprecatory
adjective
1. disapproving (often self-deprecatory) censuring, reproachful, condemnatory, opprobrious a hollow, self-deprecatory laugh
2. apologetic, rueful, contrite, remorseful, regretful, penitent `Sorry about that,' he said, with a deprecatory grin.
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deprecatory
adjectiveTending or intending to belittle:
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