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pejorative

/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪv/
Main Example

Calling someone a "fool" is a pejorative.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A word or phrase that expresses a negative or disrespectful idea.

Other Example

His comments were filled with pejorative terms.

Using pejorative language can hurt people's feelings.

She avoided pejorative labels when discussing the issue.

Synonyms

pejorative term

pejorative language

pejorative remark

Synonyms

derogatory

disparaging

insulting

pejorative

/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪv/
Main Example

He used a pejorative term to insult her.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Describing a word or phrase that has a negative or disrespectful meaning.

Other Example

She avoided using pejorative language in her speech.

His pejorative comments upset many people.

The article was filled with pejorative descriptions of the group.

Synonyms

pejorative remarks

pejorative language

pejorative terms

Synonyms

derogatory

disparaging

insulting

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