Derogative

Quick meaning: Derogative is an adjective meaning Disparaging; tending or intending to be belittling.

Meaning

Disparaging; tending or intending to be belittling.

More Meanings

1. Of or pertaining to derogation; that derogates
2. (rare) A derogatory word or word-form.

Example Sentences

(interposing s, the characteristic of diminutives and derogatives)

"How strange, but then again, he is a strange man." [...] "Don't get me wrong. I did not mean that in a derogative sense."

Word Forms

• derogatives

Synonyms for derogative

Depending on context, synonyms include contemptuous, disparaging, uncomplimentary.

Antonyms for derogative

Common opposites include deferential.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disparaging, uncomplimentary, pejorative, despective, deprecative, derisive.

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