derogatory
Use Derogatory in a sentence
əˌtɔr adjective
tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory: a derogatory remark.
Origin:
1495–1505; < Late Latin dērogātōrius cursing, equivalent to dērogā(re) (see derogate) + -tōrius -tory1
1495–1505; < Late Latin dērogātōrius cursing, equivalent to dērogā(re) (see derogate) + -tōrius -tory1
Related forms
de·rog·a·to·ri·ly, adverb
de·rog·a·to·ri·ness, noun
non·de·rog·a·to·ri·ly, adverb
non·de·rog·a·to·ri·ly·ness, noun
non·de·rog·a·to·ry, adjective
Synonyms
belittling, uncomplimentary, denigrating.
belittling, uncomplimentary, denigrating.
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derogatory (dɪˈrɒɡətərɪ, -trɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| tending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle; intentionally offensive | |
| de'rogatorily | |
| —adv | |
| de'rogatoriness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
derogatory
c.1500, from L. derogatorius, from derogare "detract from," also "repeal partly," from de- "away" + rogare "ask, question, propose" (see rogation).
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Example sentences
That's the first thing you said that I was able to respect simply because you weren't derogatory or attacking me directly.
Incidents ranged from derogatory terms hurled at students in hallways to life-threatening physical bullying.
Actually, it is politicians' use of populism that is often dismissive, condescending and derogatory.
Finally, if he continues to have commitment issues and makes derogatory comments, leave him anyway.
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