derogatory meaning

UK US /dəˈrɑɡətɔri/ 5 syllables

derogatory (adjective): expressive of low opinion.

Definition of derogatory

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

    Synonyms: derogative, disparaging

    Similar: uncomplimentary

    Related forms: derogate

How to pronounce derogatory

derogatory is pronounced /dəˈrɑɡətɔri/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with derogatory

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

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

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