Expressing disapproval or undervaluing.

تحقیر آمیز / کم اہمیت دینے والا

His depreciatory comments hurt her feelings.

Abandoned and in poor condition.

ویران / متروک

The city has many derelict buildings.

Ridiculed or mocked.

مذاق اڑانا / تمسخر کرنا

His idea was derided by his colleagues.

Plundered or stripped of value.

لوٹ لینا / تباہ کرنا

The invaders despoiled the ancient temples.

Dishonest or indirect.

چالاک / گھما پھرا کر بات کرنے والا

His devious methods eventually got him caught.

Intended to teach, often in a moralizing way.

تعلیمی / نصیحت آمیز

The novel was too didactic to be entertaining.

Slow to act; delaying.

تاخیری / سست

His dilatory response caused frustration among his team.

Charming; removing suspicion or hostility.

دل موہ لینے والا / مشکوکیت دور کرنے والا

Her disarming smile put everyone at ease.

The ability to judge well.

تمیز / بصیرت

Her discernment in choosing investments was impressive.

A difference or inconsistency.

فرق / تضاد

There was a discrepancy between the two reports.