deprecatory

adjective
UK: /dɪˈprekətəri/
US: /ˈdeprɪkətɔːri/

  1. Expressing disapproval or criticism.

    1. He made a deprecatory remark about my old shoes, but I ignored it.
    2. Her deprecatory tone suggested she didn't approve of my decision.

  2. Tending to belittle or present oneself as unimportant; self-deprecating.

    1. He gave a deprecatory shrug after missing the shot on target.
    2. Her deprecatory comments about her own skills hid her true talent.

Synonyms

self-deprecating disparaging belittling derogatory critical unflattering

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deprecatory" in English means: Expressing disapproval or criticism., Tending to belittle or present oneself as unimportant; self-deprecating..

The phonetic transcription of "deprecatory" is /dɪˈprekətəri/ in British English and /ˈdeprɪkətɔːri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deprecatory": self-deprecating, disparaging, belittling, derogatory, critical, unflattering.

Example usage of "deprecatory": "He made a deprecatory remark about my old shoes, but I ignored it.". More examples on the page.