adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A statement with a tendency to depreciate. countable, uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   Tending to depreciate (in value).
2. 2
   Belittling, disparaging.

Adjective

1. 1
   tending to diminish or disparage wordnet
2. 2
   tending to decrease or cause a decrease in value wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

derogatoryabusivebelittlingbitchycattycensorious

Etymology

From depreciate + -ive.

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