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View synonyms for deprecatory
deprecatory
[ dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
adjective
- of the nature of or expressing disapproval, protest, or depreciation.
- apologetic; making apology.
deprecatory
/ ˈdɛprɪkətrɪ /
adjective
- expressing disapproval; protesting
- expressing apology; apologetic
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Derived Forms
- ˈdeprecatorily, adverb
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Other Words From
- depre·ca·tori·ly adverb
- depre·ca·tori·ness noun
- non·depre·ca·tori·ly adverb
- non·depre·ca·tori·ly·ness noun
- non·depre·ca·tory adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of deprecatory1
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Example Sentences
If the separation in rating points had been minimal, Bobby’s opinion of Collins might not have been so deprecatory.
From Literature
He was also criticised for his "deprecatory" and "patronising" tone towards the Standards Commissioner during inquiries in to the breach.
From BBC
“I totally get why you might think it was arrogance, but it’s more our self deprecatory sense of humour,” he insisted.
From The Guardian
That deprecatory note is a common one: the Comic Novel as the revolving bow tie, the novelty Christmas jumper of fiction.
From The Guardian
“They were extremely deprecatory towards me,” he said.
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