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deprecatory

/ˌdeprəˈkeɪtəri/adjective

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निंदात्मक, अस्वीकृति-सूचक, आलोचनात्मक

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adjective
  1. 1

    formal

    showing disapproval or criticism of something

    निंदात्मक, अस्वीकृति-सूचक, आलोचनात्मक

    • She made a few deprecatory remarks about the new syllabus.

    Synonyms disapproving critical censorious condemnatory disparaging

    Opposite approving complimentary laudatory

  2. 2

    formal

    trying to avoid praise or to make something seem less important, especially because you want to be modest

    विनम्रता से स्वयं को कम आँकने वाला, संकोचपूर्ण

    • He gave a deprecatory laugh when they praised his work.

    Synonyms apologetic modest self-effacing

◇Word family
deprecate verbdeprecation noundeprecating adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms
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Do not confuse deprecate (to criticize or disapprove of something) and depreciate (to fall in value).

Deprecate (किसी चीज़ की आलोचना करना या उसे नापसंद करना) और depreciate (मूल्य में गिरावट आना) में भ्रम न करें।