deprecative

• Adjektiv, das Missbilligung oder Kritik ausdrückt; herabsetzend oder abwertend wirkend.

An adjective used to express disapproval or criticism; tending to belittle or disparage.

1. Disparaging or BelittlingC1formal

   Tending to express disapproval or to belittle someone or something.

   Herabsetzend

   • His deprecative remarks about her work were uncalled for.
   • The critic's deprecative tone made the review harsh.
   • She ignored his deprecative comments and continued her presentation.

   Synonymecontemptuouscriticaldenigratingdeprecatoryderogatorydismissivedisparagingpejorativeslighting

   Antonymeappreciativecomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising

2. Expressing DisapprovalC1formal

   Given to expressing criticism or a negative judgment.

   Missbilligend

   • The manager's deprecative attitude lowered team morale.
   • He used deprecative language when discussing the proposal.
   • Her deprecative glance told him she disagreed.

   Synonymecensoriouscondemnatorycriticaldenigratorydeprecatoryderogatorydisapprovingdisparagingpejorativereproachful

   Antonymecomplimentarylaudatorypraising