derogative meaning

UK US

derogative (adjective): expressive of low opinion.

Definition of derogative

  1. expressive of low opinion
    • derogatory comments
    • disparaging remarks about the new house

    Synonyms: derogatory, disparaging

    Similar: uncomplimentary

    Related forms: derogate

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in VE · 10-letter words

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