单词	deprecatory
释义	deprecatory adjective dep·​re·​ca·​to·​ry ˈde-pri-kə-ˌtȯr-ē  ˈde-prə-ˌkā-tə-rē  1 : seeking to avert disapproval : apologetic 2 : serving to deprecate : disapproving deprecatorily ˌde-pri-kə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē  adverb Synonyms belittling contemptuous decrying degrading demeaning denigrative denigratory depreciative depreciatory derisory derogative derogatory detractive disdainful disparaging pejorative scornful slighting uncomplimentary See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences he typically followed up any mention of his accomplishments with some deprecatory comments about his perceived failures Recent Examples on the Web This subsided with unusual speed, however, as cricket fans took instead to sharing the self-deprecatory jokes coming over the border. The Economist, 22 June 2019 Philipps has acquired her 1-million-and-growing Instagram followers through her self-deprecatory humor, raw honesty and vulnerability. Sonja Haller, USA TODAY, 11 July 2018 What the show is really selling is the Chang attitude and mystique, a combination of ego, exactitude, foul-mouthed rebelliousness and self-deprecatory nerdiness. Mike Hale, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2018 Word History First Known Use 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing deprecatory self-deprecatory self-deprecatory deprecatory adjective as in slighting intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value he typically followed up any mention of his accomplishments with some deprecatory comments about his perceived failures Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance slighting depreciatory insulting derogatory depreciative uncomplimentary pejorative denigratory scornful derogative disdainful contemptuous malicious demeaning disparaging degrading derisory belittling detractive abusive venomous critical decrying hateful libelous nasty denigrative opprobrious cruel calumnious denunciatory slanderous spiteful scurrilous unkind despiteful defamatory libellous malignant virulent malign maligning caustic malevolent aspersing vilifying slandering scathing bitter catty mean acrid rancorous jealous acrimonious envious jaundiced resentful denunciative Antonyms & Near Antonyms laudatory commendatory complimentary positive friendly adulatory respectful approving appreciative sympathetic kind admiring warm kindly laudative kindhearted warmhearted applauding unmalicious See More
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