dyslogistic

[ dis-luh-jis-tik ]

adjective

1. conveying disapproval or censure; not complimentary or eulogistic.

dyslogistic

/ ˌdɪsləˈdʒɪstɪk /

adjective

1. rare.
   disapproving

Derived Forms

• ˌdysloˈgistically, adverb

Other Words From

• dyslo·gisti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyslogistic¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; dys- + (eu)logistic

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyslogistic¹

C19: from dys- + -logistic, as in eulogistic

Example Sentences

"Truth" is a eulogistic, "error" a dyslogistic, way of valuing a cognitive situation.

From Project Gutenberg

It has come to be a dyslogistic term, partly because all myths are lies, but still more because some of them are ignoble lies.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• adverse
• derogatory
• disparaging
• hurtful
• injurious
• prejudicial
• unfavorable