Dictionary Definition
deprecating adj : tending to diminish or
disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at
the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting
remark" [syn: belittling, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, slighting]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Verb
deprecating- present participle of deprecate
Adjective
- In manner that deprecates; insulting; belittling.