deprecative

• Adjectif utilisé pour exprimer la désapprobation ou la critique ; qui tend à déprécier, rabaisser ou dénigrer quelque chose ou quelqu'un.

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.

   dépréciatif (sens : dénigrant, qui rabaisse)

   • 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.

   Synonymescontemptuouscriticaldenigratingdeprecatoryderogatorydismissivedisparagingpejorativeslighting

   Antonymesappreciativecomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising

2. Expressing DisapprovalC1formal

   Given to expressing criticism or a negative judgment.

   qui exprime la désapprobation

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

   Synonymescensoriouscondemnatorycriticaldenigratorydeprecatoryderogatorydisapprovingdisparagingpejorativereproachful

   Antonymescomplimentarylaudatorypraising