derogatory
[ dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
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adjective
tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory: a derogatory remark.
SYNONYMS FOR derogatory
belittling, uncomplimentary, denigrating.
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Origin of derogatory
OTHER WORDS FROM derogatory
Words nearby derogatory
dernier cri, dero, derogate, derogation, derogative, derogatory, deromanticize, derp, derrick, Derrida, derrière
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derogatory
/ (dɪˈrɒɡətərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
tending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle; intentionally offensive
Derived forms of derogatory
derogatorily, adverbderogatoriness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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