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View usage for: (dɪrɒgətri, US -tɔːri) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them. He refused to withdraw derogatory remarks made about his boss. Synonyms: disparaging, damaging, offensive, slighting More Synonyms of derogatory derogatory in British English (dɪˈrɒɡətərɪ, -trɪ) adjectivetending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle; intentionally offensive Derived forms derogatorily (deˈrogatorily) adverb derogatoriness (deˈrogatoriness) noun derogatory in American English (dɪˈrɑgəˌtɔri) adjective1. tending to lessen or impair; detracting 2. disparaging; belittling Also deˈrogative Derived forms derogatorily (deˈrogaˌtorily) adverb Word origin L derogatorius: see derogate Examples of 'derogatory' in a sentencederogatory You take it personally if you read something derogatory about it in the racing pages.This can be particularly problematic where derogatory comments are made about the employer.Their comments can be derogatory or insulting.It became a derogatory term during his peak years in football.They seem to think it is a derogatory term which undermines the dignity of their ancient and prestigious post.One way to render it impotent is for the group in question to use the supposedly derogatory term for themselves.You need only one or two disgruntled patients to post derogatory comments to damage your reputation and that of your practice.Talking about your looks or body in a derogatory way doesn't do them any favours.She was talked about in such a vile, horrific and derogatory way by certain people.In five hours of programming, they were portrayed in a derogatory or negative way.The unnamed woman is also said to have shared police information in texts to pals and a pic of a crime victim with derogatory comments.I think it's a derogatory term.There is something derogatory about the term'Sunday painter '.And yesterday he insisted: 'Somebody has obviously said something derogatory to get me out of this job. In other languagesderogatory British English: derogatory ADJECTIVE If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them. He refused to withdraw derogatory remarks made about his boss. - American English: derogatory
- Brazilian Portuguese: depreciativo
- Chinese: 贬低的
- European Spanish: despectivo
- French: désobligeant
- German: abfällig
- Italian: offensivo
- Japanese: けいべつ的な
- Korean: 경멸적인
- European Portuguese: depreciativo
- Latin American Spanish: despectivo
Chinese translation of 'derogatory' adj - [remark, comment]
贬(貶)低的 (biǎndī de)
Definition expressing or showing a low opinion of someone or something She refused to withdraw her derogatory remarks. Synonyms damaging detracting belittling unfavourable unflattering dishonouring injurious discreditable uncomplimentary depreciative Opposites flattering , complimentary , appreciative , fulsome , laudatory Additional synonymsThe article was highly defamatory. Synonyms slanderous, insulting, abusive, denigrating, disparaging, vilifying, derogatory, injurious, libellous, vituperative, calumnious, contumeliousDefinition causing annoyance or anger offensive remarks about minority groups Synonyms insulting, rude, abusive, embarrassing, slighting, annoying, irritating, degrading, affronting, contemptuous, disparaging, displeasing, objectionable, disrespectful, scurrilous, detestable, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerlyslighting references to her age Synonyms insulting, offensive, disparaging, derogatory, belittling, scornful, disrespectful, disdainful, supercilious, uncomplimentary |