deprecatingly
/ˈdɛprəˌkeɪtɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that expresses disapproval or criticism of something.
- He shook his head deprecatingly when he heard the rumor.
- She spoke deprecatingly about the new policy, calling it a step backward.
- The critic looked deprecatingly at the amateur painting.
- In a way that shows modesty or a lack of pride about oneself, often humorously.
- The author deprecatingly described his first novel as 'a youthful mistake.'
- He deprecatingly referred to his own cooking as 'barely edible.'
- She deprecatingly waved off the compliment, saying she just got lucky.
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