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View synonyms for deprecatory

deprecatory

[ dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

  1. of the nature of or expressing disapproval, protest, or depreciation.
  2. apologetic; making apology.


deprecatory

/ ˈdɛprɪkətrɪ /

adjective

  1. expressing disapproval; protesting
  2. expressing apology; apologetic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈdeprecatorily, adverb
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Other Words From

  • depre·ca·tori·ly adverb
  • depre·ca·tori·ness noun
  • non·depre·ca·tori·ly adverb
  • non·depre·ca·tori·ly·ness noun
  • non·depre·ca·tory adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of deprecatory1

1580–90; < Late Latin dēprecātōrius, equivalent to Latin dēprecā ( ) ( deprecate ) + -tōrius -tory 1
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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.

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.

That deprecatory note is a common one: the Comic Novel as the revolving bow tie, the novelty Christmas jumper of fiction.

“They were extremely deprecatory towards me,” he said.

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