Synonyms for pejorative
- adjective
- noun
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Adjective
1. Derogatory
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Noun
Definitions
- adj. 1
Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.
- n. 1
A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.
Forms
- Plural
- pejoratives → insults, dysphemisms…
Example sentences
- disrespectful I'm sure that Tom didn't mean to be disrespectful.
- derogatory You don't need to say it in such derogatory terms.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pejorative | rising | |
| disrespectful | rising | |
| derogatory | steady | |
| uncomplimentary | falling | |
| dyslogistic | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- insult2
- 10 letters
- derogatory5, dysphemism
- 11 letters
- dyslogistic
- 13 letters
- disrespectful4
- 15 letters
- uncomplimentary
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (insult2 = 2 syllables).