deprecatory
她用一种轻蔑的语气评论他的画作,这让他很受伤。
She made a ___deprecatory remark about his painting, which hurt his feelings.
他对自己的成就总是报以自贬式的微笑。
He always gave a ___deprecatory smile when talking about his own achievements.
董事会对这项提议持反对态度,认为它风险太大。
The board held a ___deprecatory view of the proposal, considering it too risky.