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characterized by remarks or actions that diminish or belittle something's value or significance
- He has a habit of making deprecatory comments about others' ideas during meetings.
- The deprecatory attitude towards traditional methods hindered progress in the research.
- She noticed his deprecatory glance at her unconventional approach to problem-solving.
- The deprecatory tone in his voice revealed his skepticism towards the new initiative.
- Their deprecatory remarks about the team's efforts were demoralizing for everyone involved.