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derogatory

/dɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/
de · rog · a · to · ry
Adverb:derogatorily
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derogatory Lexical Profile

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1

Showing a critical, disrespectful, or belittling attitude toward someone or something.

Example

"The company has a strict policy against making derogatory remarks about colleagues."

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• Rhymes for derogatory

• Nearby Words

dermis
derobe
derogatively
derogatory
derp
derrick
derriere

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Late Latin derogatorius, from the verb derogare, meaning 'to detract from' or 'to repeal part of a law' (from de- 'away' and rogare 'to ask or propose a law').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Derogatory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/derogatory
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