depreciatingly
/dɪˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that shows something is losing value or becoming less important.
- The economist spoke depreciatingly about the country's currency, predicting further decline.
- He referred depreciatingly to his own achievements, as if they no longer mattered.
- She looked depreciatingly at the old furniture, knowing it was worth much less than before.
- In a manner that expresses criticism or a low opinion of someone or something.
- He shook his head depreciatingly when he saw the messy room.
- The critic wrote depreciatingly about the artist's latest work, calling it uninspired.
- They spoke depreciatingly of the new policy, saying it would hurt small businesses.
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