adjective
- expressing disapproval or criticism; belittling
- relating to a decrease in value or worth
Usage: economics; finance
Examples
- Her depreciative comments about his work hurt his feelings.
- The critic’s depreciative review damaged the restaurant’s reputation.
- He made depreciative remarks about the new policy.
- The depreciative tone of the article was unnecessary.
- The accountant noted the depreciative effect on asset values.
- Market conditions created a depreciative environment for real estate.