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deprecatory
adjective
formal or literaryuk /ˈdep.rə.kə.tər.i/ us /ˈdep.rə.kə.tɔːr.i/
showing that you think something is of little value or importance, or that you do not approve of it:
He was forced to resign after making deprecatory remarks about the museum's new exhibits.
Hardly a day goes by when there is not a deprecatory reference to him.
showing that you feel embarrassed, especially by praise: （尤指受赞扬时）不好意思的，难为情的，窘迫的
He gave a soft, deprecatory laugh.
She waved her hand in a deprecatory manner.
He was sour and deprecatory about the team.
In many cultures, the term "stepmother" automatically evokes deprecatory implications.
He bowed in a politely deprecatory manner, then turned and left the room.
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Synonym
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