derogative

American  

[dih-rog-uh-tiv] / dɪˈrɒg ə tɪv /

adjective

1. lessening; belittling; derogatory.

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Other Word Forms

• derogatively adverb
• nonderogative adjective
• nonderogatively adverb
• underogative adjective
• underogatively adverb

Etymology

Origin of derogative

1470–80; < Old French derogatif < Late Latin dērogātīvus. See derogate, -ive

Example Sentences

Journalist and self-described word nerd, Fuhrmann saw in the simple construction an unnecessary and derogative diminution of American identities and understood that no battle was too small in the fight for clarity, precision and fairness.

From Los Angeles Times

The man also shouted “Down with Macronie,” a term sometimes used derogatively to refer to Mr. Macron’s administration.

From New York Times

But how bad is the situation in the “real America”, ie that vast space between the coasts that is sometimes, derogatively, referred to as “the flyover states”?

From The Guardian

Well, it's a nickname that social media users have coined for President Xi, which is often used derogatively.

From BBC

He developed a close relationship with President Vladimir Putin, and has been derogatively called “Putin’s cook.”

From Seattle Times