Synonyms for derogatory
- adjective
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Disparaging
2. Scandalous
Other
Definitions
- adj. 1
Disparaging.
- adj. 2
Tending to derogate
Related words
- Word family
- derogatorily
Example sentences
- disparaging She made many disparaging comments on Twitter.
- pejorative In the right tone, any word can become pejorative.
- scandalous Did you read this journalist's scandalous article?
- disreputable Used car salesmen are a disreputable bunch.
- injurious The argument that smoking is injurious has become accepted.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| derogatory | steady | |
| disparaging | rising | |
| pejorative | rising | |
| uncomplimentary | falling | |
| scandalous | rising | |
| disreputable | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- injurious4
- 10 letters
- scandalous3, pejorative4, detracting3, derogative
- 11 letters
- disparaging4
- 12 letters
- disreputable5, depreciative
- 13 letters
- discreditable
- 15 letters
- uncomplimentary
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (injurious4 = 4 syllables).