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Deprecating: meaning, definitions and examples

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deprecating

 

[ ˈdɛprɪkeɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

expressing disapproval

Deprecating describes an attitude or action that expresses disapproval or a lack of value. It often conveys a sense of belittling or diminishing something's worth or importance.

Synonyms

belittling, derogatory, diminutive, disparaging

Examples of usage

  • She gave a deprecating laugh at his attempt to impress her.
  • His deprecating comments about his own work reflected his low self-esteem.
  • The manager made a deprecating remark about the proposal's feasibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "deprecating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 depreciativo

🇮🇳 परित्यक्त

🇩🇪 veraltet

🇮🇩 menurunkan

🇺🇦 застарілий

🇵🇱 przestarzały

🇯🇵 廃止する

🇫🇷 dépréciatif

🇪🇸 depreciativo

🇹🇷 değersizleştiren

🇰🇷 구식의

🇸🇦 مُهمل

🇨🇿 zastaralý

🇸🇰 zastaralý

🇨🇳 贬值的

🇸🇮 depreciran

🇮🇸 falla niður

🇰🇿 ескерген

🇬🇪 არაპროდუქტიული

🇦🇿 depresiv

🇲🇽 depreciativo

Etymology

The term 'deprecate' originates from the Latin word 'deprecatio', which means to pray against or to express disapproval. In its evolution into the English language, the word initially referred to petitioning against something undesirable but gradually shifted in meaning to indicate an attitude of disapproval or belittlement. The adjective form, 'deprecating', started being used in the early 19th century. The shift from a stronger sense of objection to a more moderated form of disdain is reflective of broader language trends, where words evolve to encompass subtlety in human sentiment. Today, 'deprecating' is commonly used in various contexts, particularly in discussions about self-esteem, humor, and critical commentary, where it aptly captures an attitude of dismissive acknowledgment.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,723, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.