Definitions for derogatory
dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ideroga·to·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. derogative, derogatory, disparagingadjective

   expressive of low opinion

   "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. derogatorynoun

   A trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

2. derogatoryadjective

   Tending to derogate, or lessen in value of someone; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious.

3. derogatoryadjective

   When referring to a clause in a testament: a sentence of secret character inserted by the testator alone, of which he reserves the knowledge to himself, with a condition that no will he may make thereafter shall be valid, unless this clause is inserted word for word; – a precaution to guard against later wills extorted by violence, or obtained by suggestion.

4. Etymology: From derogatorius, from derogare; corresponding to.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Derogatoryadjective

   That lessens the value of.

   Etymology: derogatorius, Latin.

   They live and die in their absurdities, passing their days in perverted apprehensions and conceptions of the world, derogatory unto God and the wisdom of the creation. Brown.

   These deputed beings, as they are commonly understood, are derogatory from the wisdom and power of the Author of Nature, who doubtless can govern this machine he could create, by more direct and easy methods than employing these subservient divinities. George Cheyne, Phil. Prin.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. derogatory

   A pejorative or slur is a word or grammatical form expressing a negative or a disrespectful connotation, a low opinion, or a lack of respect toward someone or something. It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard. Sometimes, a term is regarded as pejorative in some social or ethnic groups but not in others, or may be originally pejorative but later adopt a non-pejorative sense (or vice versa) in some or all contexts.

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1. derogatory

   Derogatory refers to something that is disparaging, demeaning, or insults someone's character, reputation or capabilities. It often involves language, attitudes and behaviors that are disrespectful, often with negative intent towards a particular person, group, or concept.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Derogatoryadjective

   tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto

How to pronounce derogatory?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Veena

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of derogatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of derogatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of derogatory in a Sentence

1. Monday Bush:

   This is ludicrous for the Clinton campaign and others to suggest that somehow I'm using a derogatory term.

2. Acting EPA chief:

   I think it has been used by some people in a derogatory manner, but I'm actually proud of the work I did.

3. Jason Tadlock:

   Any unsportsmanlike conduct or derogatory comments are not acceptable and not in line with our district’s values.

4. Linda Cope:

   People were urinating off the balconies, throwing up in the elevators, making suggestive and sexual comments about veterans with their service dogs and derogatory and suggestive comments about their wives.

5. Stephen Lynch:

   We're going to fight over these because they've objected to some of the questions, we received derogatory information regarding those individuals.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=derogatory
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Derogatory
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=derogatory
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derogatory
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/derogatory