derogatory

Example Sentences

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The hearing was told the messages were "offensive, derogatory and disrespectful" and that Heley had "failed to challenge and report such conduct".

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

In an interview with The Times on Tuesday, Vorhis called Hale’s claims false and derogatory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

I grew up calling it elaichi with such disdain that those unfamiliar with its English translation would’ve thought it was something utterly derogatory.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Gauff took exception to someone in the crowd who appeared to have made a derogatory remark about Baptiste during the match.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

But then I do not mean to imply anything derogatory about Mr Farraday; he is, after all, an American gentleman and his ways are often very different.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro