deprecatory (Meaning)

Wordnet

deprecatory (s)

tending to diminish or disparage

Webster

Serving to deprecate; tending to remove or avert evil by prayer; apologetic.

She gave him a deprecatory glance when he suggested an impractical solution to the problem.
His deprecatory remarks about his own abilities often belied his true talent.
The manager's deprecatory tone towards the team's efforts was demoralizing.
Sarah's deprecatory comments about the project's progress only added to the frustration.
He made a deprecatory joke about his own cooking skills to lighten the mood.
The deprecatory attitude of the critics towards the artist's work was disheartening.
Despite her deprecatory remarks, she secretly admired her friend's achievements.
The deprecatory feedback from the client left the designer feeling deflated.
His deprecatory attitude towards new technology hindered the company's progress.
The politician's deprecatory remarks about his opponent's policies backfired, leading to public backlash.

tending to diminish or disparageServing to deprecate; tending to remove or avert evil by prayer; apologetic.

uncomplimentary, derogative, disdainful, pejorative, critical, depreciative,slighting, depreciatory, degrading, contemptuous

positive, commendatory, friendly, positive, complimentary, friendly, commendatory, laudatory, adulatory,laudatory

She gave him a deprecatory glance when he suggested an impractical solution to the problem.

His deprecatory remarks about his own abilities often belied his true talent.

The manager's deprecatory tone towards the team's efforts was demoralizing.

Sarah's deprecatory comments about the project's progress only added to the frustration.