deprecatively
- adverb
- /ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪtɪvli/
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depreciativamente
- The reviewer spoke deprecatively about the film, criticizing its lack of originality.
Examples
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She shook her head deprecatively, making it clear she did not agree with the proposal.
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She deprecatively dismissed his concerns.
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He glanced deprecatively at the messy room, clearly unimpressed.
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Don't speak deprecatively!
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He glanced deprecatively at the messy room, clearly unimpressed.
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She shook her head deprecatively, indicating her disagreement with the proposal.
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The reviewer spoke deprecatively about the film, highlighting its lack of originality.
Synonyms
6
5.3
In a way that shows disapproval
6
7.3
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is foolish
4
7.5
In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
4
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
3
3.9
In a way that shows you do not agree with or like something
3
7.3
In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them
3
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
1
6.6
In a way that shows blame or unhappiness
1
8.1
In a way that says something is bad
1
6.3
In a way that shows strong dislike and makes you feel upset
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
7.2
In a way that shows disrespect toward someone or something
1
7.4
In a way that shows you are not pleased with someone
1
7.6
In a gentle, slightly scolding way
1
8.6
In a way that shows strong disgust and moral disapproval
1
6.7
In a way that shows dislike or makes people feel disgusted
To act or speak in a way that shows you do not like something
In a way that shows you are not pleased with someone
In a way that shows little respect for someone or their work
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is silly
In a rude way that shows you think someone is silly
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a way that shows strong disapproval
Antonyms
How Disapproving
4
6.0
1
7.2
- Offensive
3
7.3
6
5.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
deprecatively = deprecative (semi-transparent) = deprecate + ive + ly
The form 'deprecative' is a regular adjective derived from 'deprecate' with the productive suffix '-ive', so forming an adverb with '-ly' is straightforward.
Etymology
Deprecatively comes from the verb deprecate, which has the parts de- 'away' and precari 'to pray'. It originally meant 'to pray that something go away', so today to speak deprecatively is to show disapproval or criticize, as if you are quietly asking something to stop.