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Definition of deprecating adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

deprecating

adjective
 
/ˈdeprəkeɪtɪŋ/
 
/ˈdeprəkeɪtɪŋ/
(also less frequent deprecatory
 
/ˌdeprəˈkeɪtəri/
 
/ˈdeprɪkətɔːri/
)
(formal)
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  1. showing strong disapproval or a failure to value somebody/something
    • a deprecating comment
    see also self-deprecating

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