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depreciatory

[dih-pree-shee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -pree-shuh-] / dɪˈpri ʃi əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈpri ʃə- /
ADJECTIVE
disparaging
Synonyms
WEAK
belittling critical deprecating deprecative deprecatory depreciative derogative derogatory detractive disapproving slighting uncomplimentary

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Depreciatory smiles responded to the haughty manner in which some people carried their heads.

From Sentimental Education Vol 1 by Flaubert, Gustave