deprecation
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7.3
- noun
- /ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/
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autocrítica
- Whether Grove really believed in his own self-deprecation cannot now be easily determined.
- self-deprecation
The challenge, the the it's not self deprecation, it's accountability.
- The challenge, the the it's not self deprecation, it's accountability.
- I, I think Michael's greatest strength is his self deprecation.
- And when someone is self deprecating, self deprecation is a great form to defuse hate, to defuse pain.
- I think like self deprecation can work if you have the charisma and charm to pull it off.
- I mean, I think the guys that the guys that I've worked with that have an anxious attachment, there's a tremendous amount of self deprecation.
- You know, we have, we have issues with self deprecation and and I think for me that's, that's usually where I'm at.
Examples
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When Micah tells the story of our courtship, he tells it with great self-deprecation and humor.
Fiction book (1995) -
The comment about being a designated driver was classic self-deprecation reflecting his Mormon background in the presence of mostly Catholics.
Blog text (23) -
Without positive feedback, this lack of appreciation by others leads to self-deprecation.
Academic text (1990) -
Low self-esteem frequently manifests itself as a lack of motivation, the inability to complete a task, self-deprecation, and being highly critical.
Academic text (1998) -
I just keep remembering that the tsunamis of self-deprecation eventually pass, and the lightbright me eventually shines again.
Blog text (30) -
The English aristocracy have developed the trick of self-deprecation, doing amateur theatricals and imitating accents.
Blog text (2) -
He often shows deprecation for his own mistakes during the meeting.
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Her deprecation of her cooking skills was both humorous and relatable.
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He spoke with a tone of deprecation as he described his past failures.
Synonyms
512
3.0
Disapproval that points out faults
56
5.5
A strong statement saying someone or something is wrong
45
3.0
A feeling that shows you do not agree with someone or what they do
22
6.8
A strong comment that shows disapproval of someone's actions
12
7.4
A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something
5
8.4
Unfair criticism that makes someone or their work seem bad
4
5.1
A habit of judging yourself harshly for your actions or abilities
3
8.1
Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant
2
7.1
A mild criticism that aims to correct someone
1
7.7
A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something
1
9.9
Strong judgment that someone's actions are wrong
1
7.9
To blame yourself for mistakes or failures
1
9.5
A strong moral disapproval from other people
1
6.3
Words that make a person or their work seem unimportant
1
9.9
Speaking badly about a person or thing to show you do not approve
Strong criticism of someone's actions
Antonyms
How Disapproving
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Deprecation comes from Latin de- ('away') and precari ('to pray') and once meant to 'pray against' something; over time this became 'speak against' or show disapproval. That's why deprecation is used for criticism, including self-criticism.