2007-01-17 19:37:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A word or phrase is pejorative if it implies contempt or disapproval
2007-01-17 19:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by Nat Turner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
–adjective tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory: a derogatory remark.
adj.
Disparaging; belittling: a derogatory comment.
Tending to detract or diminish.
adjective
expressive of low opinion; "derogatory comments";
—Synonyms belittling, uncomplimentary, denigrating
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2007-01-18 03:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by disturbedxxcalmness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
–adjective tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory: a derogatory remark.
2007-01-18 03:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by Spamhier 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a derogatory expression is a put-down.
2007-01-18 03:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A dictionary will have the meaning of most words.
2007-01-18 04:13:39 · answer #5 · answered by Splinter 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nasty umm not good ummmm
not very nice
2007-01-18 03:40:43 · answer #6 · answered by Dr.Oprah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋