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deprecatory

/ˈdɛprɪkətəri/

/ˈdɛprɪkəˌtɔri/

Translations

deprecatoryadjective

more deprecatory

Comp.

most deprecatory

Super.

/ˈdɛprɪkətəri/

/ˈdɛprɪkəˌtɔri/

dépréciatifS’emploie surtout pour exprimer la désapprobation ou le rabaissement; registre soutenu.

Her deprecatory remarks about the new policy were not well received by the management.

Ses remarques dépréciatives sur la nouvelle politique ont été mal accueillies par la direction.

Additional translations

dénigrantMet l’accent sur l’idée de rabaisser ou de dénigrer quelqu’un ou quelque chose.

contritPour le sens « apologetic or showing regret »; surtout avec un sourire, un ton, un geste.

Synonyms

deprecatoryadjective

Expressing disapproval or criticism.

Her deprecatory remarks about the new policy were not well received by the management.

Intended to diminish or belittle.

He gave a deprecatory laugh when asked about his achievements, downplaying his success.

Apologetic or showing regret.

With a deprecatory smile, she admitted her mistake and promised to rectify it.