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deprecatingly

Translations

deprecatinglyadverb

modestementPour exprimer une attitude effacée ou qui minimise ses propres mérites.

He deprecatingly described his award-winning project as "nothing special."

Il a modestement décrit son projet primé comme « pas grand-chose ».

Additional translations

réprobativementPlus littéraire et moins courant ; exprime la désapprobation ou la critique.

Synonyms

deprecatinglyadverb

In a manner that expresses disapproval or criticism.

She spoke deprecatingly about the new policy, highlighting its potential flaws.

In a way that minimizes one's own importance or achievements; modestly or self-effacingly.

He deprecatingly described his award-winning project as "nothing special."