derogatory
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- derogatorily adverb
- derogatoriness noun
- nonderogatorily adverb
- nonderogatorilyness noun
- nonderogatory adjective
Etymology
Origin of derogatory
First recorded in 1495–1505; from Late Latin dērogātōrius “belonging to a repeal”; equivalent to derogate + -tory 1
Example Sentences
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Some other derogatory posts remain on the platform.
From BBC
Pinning up derogatory comments on the dressing room wall as motivation might not inspire rugby sides in the way it used to.
From BBC
The hearing was told the messages were "offensive, derogatory and disrespectful" and that Heley had "failed to challenge and report such conduct".
From BBC
Considering its content, the signature on this derogatory letter is outrageous, “With love, truly your friend, Margaret Fox.”
From Literature
The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention issued a statement calling the clip “intentionally derogatory and dehumanizing.”
From Salon
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