deprecatory

• Qui exprime une désapprobation ou une critique ; qui tend à déprécier, rabaisser ou montrer du mépris.

Expressing disapproval or criticism; tending to belittle or disparage.

1. Tending to diminish or disparageC1formal

   Expressing disapproval or criticism; intended to belittle or undervalue someone or something.

   dépréciatif

   • His deprecatory remarks about her work were uncalled for.
   • She made a deprecatory comment about the quality of the food.
   • The review was filled with deprecatory language, dismissing the film entirely.

   Synonymesdenigratorydeprecatingdepreciatoryderogatorydismissivedisparagingpejorativeslighting

   Antonymescomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising