Depreciative: meaning, definitions and examples

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depreciative

[ dɪˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪv ]

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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

Word origin

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.