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pejorative

/pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/

Meanings
noun
A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.

Examples :

"Calling someone "lazy" is often used as a pejorative to criticize their work ethic. "
language word communication attitude negative society

Related Words

Illustration ethic

ethic noun

/ˈɛθɪk/

A set of principles of right and wrong behaviour guiding, or representative of, a specific culture, society, group, or individual.

"I think the golden rule is a great ethic."

Illustration criticize

criticize verb

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/

To find fault (with something).

"My teacher criticized my essay because it lacked supporting details. "

Illustration someone

someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

Illustration their

their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration belittling

belittling verb

/bɪˈlɪtlɪŋ/ /bəˈlɪtlɪŋ/

To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.

"His constant belittling of her accomplishments made her feel insecure and undervalued. "

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often adjective

/ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/

Frequent.

"My sister is often late for school. "

Illustration derogatory

derogatory noun

/dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/

A trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

"Having a derogatory on your credit report can make it difficult to get a loan. "

Illustration disparaging

disparaging verb

/dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/

To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

"Example Sentence: "The manager was disparaging the employee's efforts, constantly comparing them negatively to others' work and making them feel unworthy." "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration situation

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

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calling verb

/ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

(heading) To use one's voice.

"The teacher was calling out names to take their turn answering questions. "