derogatory
adjective/dɪˈrɑɡəˌtɔri/
Frequency rank: #10,164 most common English word
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude; tending to belittle or demean.
Example sentence
The manager was warned not to make derogatory comments about his employees.
Synonyms & related words
- insulting
- disrespectful
- offensive
- demeaning
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