derogative

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Journalist and self-described word nerd, Fuhrmann saw in the simple construction an unnecessary and derogative diminution of American identities and understood that no battle was too small in the fight for clarity, precision and fairness.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2022

“I don’t think he means some of the things that come out of his mouth in the most derogative way,” said Pam Guy, of Thomasville, N.C.

From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2016

In such cases the Japanese thought is best expressed by using the possessive pronoun and omitting the derogative adjective altogether.

From Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic by Gulick, Sidney Lewis

The King required an oath of allegiance from all, and that "all laws and ordinances … contrary or derogative to his authority and government should be annulled and repealed."

From Anne Bradstreet and Her Time by Campbell, Helen

His mention of Lillian made Aileen think of her in a faintly derogative way for a moment.

From The Financier, a novel by Dreiser, Theodore