derogative
Meant to demean
Derogative means expressing a low opinion or criticism of something or someone.
The word functions identically to derogatory, though derogatory is far more common: derogative remarks, derogative language.
Both suggest language that belittles or disparages.
Expressing negative judgment
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- patronizingTreating someone as inferior
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- deprecatingExpressing disapproval or belittlement
deprecatory · denigratory · diminishing · dismissive · undermining · degrading · debasing · deflating
Insulting group label
- epithetDescriptive tag for someone
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
- invectiveAbusive denunciation
- aspersionDefamatory remark
denigration · defamation · vilification · calumny · obloquy · abuse · taunt · affront
Showing open contempt
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
- contemptuousShowing open disrespect
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
- mockingScornfully imitating or ridiculing
derisive · scathing · withering · sardonic · supercilious · haughty · snobbish · imperious
disparaging
Expressing negative judgment
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- patronizingTreating someone as inferior
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
deprecating · deprecatory · denigratory · diminishing · dismissive · undermining · degrading · debasing · deflating · discrediting
slur
Insulting group label
- epithetDescriptive tag for someone
- pejorativeTerm expressing disapproval
- invectiveAbusive denunciation
aspersion · denigration · defamation · vilification · calumny · obloquy · abuse · taunt · affront · slight
scornful
Showing open contempt
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
- contemptuousShowing open disrespect
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
mocking · derisive · scathing · withering · sardonic · supercilious · haughty · snobbish · imperious · arrogant
derogativecomplimentary
Free or expressing praise
laudatory · praising · commendatory · eulogistic · approving
derogativerespectful
Showing proper regard
deferential · honoring · reverential · dignifying · esteeming