definition of
deprecative

[1] #1 deprecative s. [belittling, deprecating, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, slighting] tending to diminish or disparage; "belittling comments"; "managed a deprecating smile at the compliment"; "deprecatory remarks about the book"; "a slighting remark". wn

[2] #2 deprecative s. given to expressing disapproval. wn