Derogatory
adjective
Showing a lack of respect for someone or something.
He made a derogatory comment about his teacher.
Often appears as...
- derogatory term
- derogatory comment
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Disapproving
adjective
Showing a lack of respect for someone or something.
He made a derogatory comment about his teacher.
Often appears as...
- derogatory term
- derogatory comment
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context Sensitive
The word 'derogatory' is often inappropriate in formal or polite conversation due to its offensive nature.
Using a derogatory term in a business meeting can be seen as unprofessional.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
'Derogatory' implies the speaker has a negative feeling towards the subject, often signaling prejudice or disdain.
His derogatory remarks about her work ethic revealed his bias.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Awareness
Some terms may be considered derogatory only in certain cultures or communities, so be aware of cultural differences.
She didn't realize that word was derogatory to people from his country.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Sensitive
The word 'derogatory' is often inappropriate in formal or polite conversation due to its offensive nature.
Using a derogatory term in a business meeting can be seen as unprofessional.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
'Derogatory' implies the speaker has a negative feeling towards the subject, often signaling prejudice or disdain.
His derogatory remarks about her work ethic revealed his bias.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Awareness
Some terms may be considered derogatory only in certain cultures or communities, so be aware of cultural differences.
She didn't realize that word was derogatory to people from his country.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Sensitive
The word 'derogatory' is often inappropriate in formal or polite conversation due to its offensive nature.
Using a derogatory term in a business meeting can be seen as unprofessional.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
'Derogatory' implies the speaker has a negative feeling towards the subject, often signaling prejudice or disdain.
His derogatory remarks about her work ethic revealed his bias.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Awareness
Some terms may be considered derogatory only in certain cultures or communities, so be aware of cultural differences.
She didn't realize that word was derogatory to people from his country.
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She Summited Each...
and I was obviously very excited, and I started playing with it, with her, in sign language, whatever. And this auntie, we have a lot of aunties in our society who dictate things for us, snapped at me and said. Which is so derogatory in Bangla
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A brief history of goths...
a derogatory reference to the Barbarians thought to have destroyed Classical civilization. The name stuck, and soon came to describe the Medieval period overall, with its associations of darkness, superstition, and simplicity.
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Special Olympics let me...
used in a derogatory manner. They're not thinking about how much it hurts me and my friends. I don't want you to think I'm here because I'm a charity case. I am here because there is still a big problem with the way
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She Summited Each...
and I was obviously very excited, and I started playing with it, with her, in sign language, whatever. And this auntie, we have a lot of aunties in our society who dictate things for us, snapped at me and said. Which is so derogatory in Bangla
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A brief history of goths...
a derogatory reference to the Barbarians thought to have destroyed Classical civilization. The name stuck, and soon came to describe the Medieval period overall, with its associations of darkness, superstition, and simplicity.
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Special Olympics let me...
used in a derogatory manner. They're not thinking about how much it hurts me and my friends. I don't want you to think I'm here because I'm a charity case. I am here because there is still a big problem with the way
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Quote examples
Ian Poulter
English Athlete
I don't care if someone wants to say something derogatory or spiteful anymore. As I've grown older I've become wiser to the fact that vindictive people take pride in trying to make other people feel bad. I enjoy my life. If someone doesn't like what I do, that's up to them, I really don't care.
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Sara Sheridan
Scottish Writer
It's interesting that, given our culture has so many words that refer to women in a truly derogatory fashion, it's 'lady' - a term that has conferred social respect on our gender for over a thousand years - that has women up in arms.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
It still annoys me when I read really derogatory things about how a woman looks because you would usually not read these things about a man, and that still has the potential to put women off public life.
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Marcel Duchamp
French Artist
Humor and laughter - not necessarily derogatory derision - are my pet tools. This may come from my general philosophy of never taking the world too seriously - for fear of dying of boredom.
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Sophie Dahl
English Model
I think with girls you have a real responsibility in terms of how you discuss the physical. Talking about your looks or body in a derogatory way doesn't do them any favours.
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Jameela Jamil
English Celebrity
The concept of plus-size is so derogatory and weird. What does that mean? Plus the normal size? It shouldn't exist any more.
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Jim Otto
American Athlete
When I hear anything derogatory towards the Raiders, I am definitely hurt.
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Kriti Sanon
Indian Actress
I would never do anything that's derogatory to women.
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Travis Kalanick
American Businessman
I've never been derogatory towards taxi drivers.
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Coolio
American Musician
Gangsta rap' is a derogatory label.
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Ian Poulter
English Athlete
I don't care if someone wants to say something derogatory or spiteful anymore. As I've grown older I've become wiser to the fact that vindictive people take pride in trying to make other people feel bad. I enjoy my life. If someone doesn't like what I do, that's up to them, I really don't care.
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Sara Sheridan
Scottish Writer
It's interesting that, given our culture has so many words that refer to women in a truly derogatory fashion, it's 'lady' - a term that has conferred social respect on our gender for over a thousand years - that has women up in arms.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
It still annoys me when I read really derogatory things about how a woman looks because you would usually not read these things about a man, and that still has the potential to put women off public life.
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Marcel Duchamp
French Artist
Humor and laughter - not necessarily derogatory derision - are my pet tools. This may come from my general philosophy of never taking the world too seriously - for fear of dying of boredom.
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Sophie Dahl
English Model
I think with girls you have a real responsibility in terms of how you discuss the physical. Talking about your looks or body in a derogatory way doesn't do them any favours.
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Jameela Jamil
English Celebrity
The concept of plus-size is so derogatory and weird. What does that mean? Plus the normal size? It shouldn't exist any more.
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Jim Otto
American Athlete
When I hear anything derogatory towards the Raiders, I am definitely hurt.
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Kriti Sanon
Indian Actress
I would never do anything that's derogatory to women.
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Travis Kalanick
American Businessman
I've never been derogatory towards taxi drivers.
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Coolio
American Musician
Gangsta rap' is a derogatory label.
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