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derogatory

Pronunciation: /dɪˈrɒgət(ə)ri/

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Definition of derogatory

adjective

  • showing a critical or disrespectful attitude:she tells me I’m fat and is always making derogatory remarks

Derivatives

derogatorily

adverb

Origin:

early 16th century (in the sense 'impairing in force or effect'): from late Latin derogatorius, from derogat- 'abrogated', from the verb derogare (see derogate)

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