defeatist
adjectiveExpecting failure and therefore discouraging effort.
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deprecating
adjectiveExpressing disapproval or making something seem less valuable.
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nounA disparaging statement or action that diminishes someone's merit.
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adjectiveCausing harm or putting something at a disadvantage.
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verbTo speak about someone or something in a way that belittles it.
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