pejorative (Meaning)

Wordnet

pejorative (s)

expressing disapproval

Webster

Implying or imputing evil; depreciatory; disparaging; unfavorable.

The politician's speech was filled with pejorative remarks about his opponents.
The news article used pejorative language to describe the marginalized community.
The use of pejorative terms in the workplace can create a hostile environment.
The author's tone was pejorative, casting aspersions on the subject's character.
The pejorative label "witch hunt" was used to dismiss legitimate inquiries.
Some words are inherently pejorative, carrying negative connotations due to their historical usage.
The media's portrayal of certain groups can often be pejorative, reinforcing stereotypes.
The politician's apology attempted to retract his pejorative statements, but the damage had been done.
The pejorative use of "illegal immigrant" dehumanizes undocumented individuals.
The pejorative term "victim" trivializes the experiences of those who have suffered trauma.

expressing disapprovalImplying or imputing evil; depreciatory; disparaging; unfavorable.

scornful, disdainful, slighting, abusive, deprecatory, contemptuous, derogatory, disparaging,insulting, depreciatory

complimentary, commendatory, complimentary, commendatory, positive, laudatory,laudatory, friendly, positive, friendly

The politician's speech was filled with pejorative remarks about his opponents.

The news article used pejorative language to describe the marginalized community.

The use of pejorative terms in the workplace can create a hostile environment.

The author's tone was pejorative, casting aspersions on the subject's character.