Depreciative: meaning, definitions and examples
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depreciative
[ dɪˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪv ]
in a sentence
Expressing disapproval or criticism; belittling or derogatory.
Synonyms
belittling, derogatory, disparaging
Examples of usage
- The critic's depreciative remarks about the movie were harsh.
- Her depreciative attitude towards her colleagues made for a hostile work environment.
- He couldn't help but make a depreciative comment about her appearance.
Translations
Translations of the word "depreciative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 depreciativo
🇮🇳 अपमानजनक
🇩🇪 abwertend
🇮🇩 merendahkan
🇺🇦 зневажливий
🇵🇱 deprecjonujący
🇯🇵 軽蔑的な
🇫🇷 dépréciatif
🇪🇸 depreciativo
🇹🇷 aşağılayıcı
🇰🇷 폄하하는
🇸🇦 مهين
🇨🇿 depreciativní
🇸🇰 depreciatívny
🇨🇳 贬低的
🇸🇮 depreciativen
🇮🇸 niðurlægjandi
🇰🇿 құнсыздандыратын
🇬🇪 შემცირებელი
🇦🇿 qiymətdən salan
🇲🇽 depreciativo
Etymology
The word 'depreciative' comes from the verb 'depreciate', which in turn comes from the Latin 'depretiatus', past participle of 'depretiare', meaning 'to lower the price of'. The term has evolved to also encompass the idea of belittling or criticizing something, reflecting a negative connotation.
See also: depreciation, depreciatory.