deprecatory

/ˈdeprɪkətɔːri/ /ˈdeprəkəˌtɔːri/

Meanings

adjective

That deprecates; apologetic or disparaging

Examples :

"His deprecatory tone suggested he didn't believe in his own abilities. "

adjective

Tending to avert evil by prayer.

Examples :

"Hoping for good luck on his test, the student offered a small, deprecatory prayer before opening the exam booklet. "

religion soul theology

Related Words

prayer noun

/pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/

A practice of communicating with one's God.

"Before starting her math homework, Sarah offered a prayer for understanding. "

tending verb

/ˈtɛndɪŋ/

(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

""The farmer, tending his customary rent of grain, hoped the lord would accept it despite the poor harvest." "

suggested verb

/səˈdʒɛstɪd/ /səɡˈdʒɛstɪd/

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

deprecates verb

/ˈdɛprəˌkeɪts/ /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪts/

To belittle or express disapproval of.

"He deprecates any praise of his own merits."

abilities noun

/əˈbɪlətiz/

Suitableness.

"Her artistic abilities made her a perfect fit for the graphic design team. "

apologetic adjective

/əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/ /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/

Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing

"His tone was apologetic as he explained what had happened."

booklet noun

/ˈbʊk.lət/

A small or thin book.

"The tourist center gave us a free booklet about local attractions. "

offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

opening verb

/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

"Turn the doorknob to open the door."

disparaging verb

/dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/

To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

"Example Sentence: "The manager was disparaging the employee's efforts, constantly comparing them negatively to others' work and making them feel unworthy." "

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

believe verb

/bɪˈliːv/ /bi-/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."