derogative Synonyms
Strongest:
- deprecatory
- slighting
- degrading
- disdainful
- uncomplimentary
- disparaging
- pejorative
- malicious
- depreciatory
- abusive
- contemptuous
- scornful
- derogatory
- demeaning
- insulting
Strong:
- depreciative
- slanderous
- denigratory
- belittling
- defamatory
- scurrilous
- spiteful
- denigrative
- venomous
- hateful
- cruel
- derisory
- libelous
- libellous
- nasty
- critical
- detractive
- decrying
Weak:
Strongest:
- commendatory
- laudatory
- commendatory
- laudatory
- positive
- friendly
- complimentary
- complimentary
- friendly
- positive
Strong:
- kind
- laudative
- kind
- approving
- adulatory
- warm
- appreciative
- warm
- kindly
- respectful
- sympathetic
- appreciative
- approving
- sympathetic
- adulatory
- admiring
- admiring
- respectful
- laudative
- kindly
Weak:
derogative Meaning
derogative (s)
expressive of low opinion
derogative (a.)
Derogatory.
derogative Sentence Examples
- Using derogative language only serves to perpetuate negative stereotypes.
- Her derogative comments about her coworkers created a toxic work environment.
- Resorting to derogative remarks reflects poorly on one's character.
- The comedian's jokes were witty but crossed the line into derogative territory.
- He was reprimanded for his derogative remarks toward customers.
- Employing derogative terms to describe individuals is both hurtful and unnecessary.
- The article's tone was unnecessarily derogative towards certain cultural practices.
- In a civilized society, we should strive to avoid derogative language that demeans others.
- The use of derogative slurs is not acceptable under any circumstances.
- It's important to be mindful of the impact of derogative language on others' feelings.
FAQs About the word derogative
expressive of low opinionDerogatory.
deprecatory, slighting, degrading, disdainful, uncomplimentary, disparaging, pejorative, malicious, depreciatory, abusive
commendatory,laudatory, commendatory, laudatory, positive, friendly, complimentary, complimentary, friendly, positive
Using derogative language only serves to perpetuate negative stereotypes.
Her derogative comments about her coworkers created a toxic work environment.
Resorting to derogative remarks reflects poorly on one's character.
The comedian's jokes were witty but crossed the line into derogative territory.
