derogatory

CEFRC1

/dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing a disrespectful or insulting attitude.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Tending to derogate

Examples

  • She made some derogatory remarks about her colleagues.

  • You don't need to say it in such derogatory terms.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈɹɔɡətɹɪj/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Reducing the power or value of (a governmental body, etc); detracting from.

  2. Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.

  3. Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.

More examples

In context

  • Acts of Parliament derogatory from the power of subsequent Parliaments bind not.

  • Billie Jean King said Friday that the Australian Open’s Margaret Court Arena should have its name changed because of Court’s derogatory comments about gay and transgender people.

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from Late Latin dērogātōrius, from Latin dērogō; corresponding to derogate + -ory.