depreciative

• Adjektiv, das eine Neigung ausdrückt, den Wert von etwas herabzusetzen oder jemanden abzuwerten; im heutigen Englisch selten verwendet.

An adjective meaning tending to diminish in value or belittle; now rarely used in modern English.

1. Tending to reduce valueC1formal

   Having the effect of lowering the monetary worth or perceived value of something.

   Wertmindernd

   • The constant criticism had a depreciative effect on the company's stock.
   • His depreciative remarks about the artwork lowered its auction price.
   • The report's depreciative tone towards the old technology was clear.

   Synonymedepreciatingdepreciatorydetractivediminishing

   Antonymeappreciative

2. Disparaging or belittlingC1formal

   Expressing a low opinion of someone or something; tending to diminish their worth or importance.

   Herabsetzend

   • She made a depreciative comment about his efforts, which hurt his feelings.
   • The critic's depreciative review of the film was harsh.
   • His depreciative attitude towards her achievements was unfair.

   Synonymecontemptuousdegradingdemeaningdenigratingdeprecatorydepreciatoryderogatorydismissivedisparagingpejorativescornfulslightingsnide

   Antonymecomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising