derogatory

adjective
UK: /dɪˈrɒɡ.ə.tər.i/
US: /dɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

  1. Expressing a low opinion or showing a lack of respect.

    1. That was a very derogatory comment about her looks.
    2. His derogatory remarks about her work ethic were completely uncalled for.

  2. Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

    1. I don't like his derogatory tone when he speaks to me.
    2. The newspaper published a derogatory article about the politician's personal life.

Synonyms

offensive pejorative disparaging belittling insulting

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "derogatory" in English means: Expressing a low opinion or showing a lack of respect., Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude..

The phonetic transcription of "derogatory" is /dɪˈrɒɡ.ə.tər.i/ in British English and /dɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "derogatory": offensive, pejorative, disparaging, belittling, insulting.

Example usage of "derogatory": "That was a very derogatory comment about her looks.". More examples on the page.