depreciative

• Adjectif rare signifiant qui tend à déprécier, à diminuer la valeur ou l'importance de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un ; dénotant une attitude critique ou dévalorisante.

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.

   dépréciatif

   • 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.

   Synonymesdepreciatingdepreciatorydetractivediminishing

   Antonymesappreciative

2. Disparaging or belittlingC1formal

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

   dépréciatif, dévalorisant

   • 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.

   Synonymescontemptuousdegradingdemeaningdenigratingdeprecatorydepreciatoryderogatorydismissivedisparagingpejorativescornfulslightingsnide

   Antonymescomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising