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deprecatory

/ˈdeprɪkətɔːri/ /ˈdeprəkəˌtɔːri/

Meanings

adjective

自贬的,自嘲的

Examples :

"His deprecatory tone suggested he didn't believe in his own abilities. "
他那自贬的语气暗示着他不相信自己的能力。