deprecatory

American  

[dep-ri-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈdɛp rɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

1. of the nature of or expressing disapproval, protest, or depreciation.

2. apologetic; making apology.

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deprecatory British  

/ ˈdɛprɪkətrɪ /

adjective

1. expressing disapproval; protesting

2. expressing apology; apologetic

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Other Word Forms

• deprecatorily adverb
• deprecatoriness noun
• nondeprecatorily adverb
• nondeprecatorilyness noun
• nondeprecatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of deprecatory

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

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.

From The Guardian