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derogatory

de·rog·a·to·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
    • /dɪˈrɒɡ.ə.tər.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of derogatory word

  • adjective derogatory If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them. 3
  • adjective derogatory tending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle; intentionally offensive 3
  • adjective derogatory tending to lessen or impair; detracting 3
  • adjective derogatory disparaging; belittling 3
  • adjective derogatory tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory: a derogatory remark. 1
  • noun derogatory Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. 1

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Origin of derogatory

First appearance:

before 1495
One of the 26% oldest English words
1495-1505; < Late Latin dērogātōrius cursing, equivalent to dērogā(re) (see derogate) + -tōrius -tory1

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Parts of speech for Derogatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

derogatory popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

derogatory usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for derogatory

adj derogatory

  • unflattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • sarcastic — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
  • disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
  • degrading — causing humiliation; debasing
  • slanderous — defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander.

adjective derogatory

  • pejorative — having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force: the pejorative affix -ling in princeling.
  • insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
  • deprecating — A deprecating attitude, gesture, or remark shows that you think that something is not very good, especially something associated with yourself.
  • uncomplimentary — of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering: a complimentary remark.
  • aspersing — Present participle of asperse.

Antonyms for derogatory

adj derogatory

  • flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
  • appreciative — An appreciative reaction or comment shows the enjoyment that you are getting from something.
  • favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
  • praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

adjective derogatory

  • favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

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