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Definitions

derogatory

[dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / dɪˈrɒg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
ADJECTIVE
offensive, uncomplimentary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defamatory degrading demeaning disparaging sarcastic slanderous unflattering
WEAK
aspersing belittling calumnious censorious contumelious critical damaging decrying deprecatory depreciative despiteful detracting disdainful dishonoring fault-finding humiliating injurious malevolent malicious maligning minimizing opprobrious reproachful scornful slighting spiteful unfavorable vilifying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complimentary
WEAK
appreciative favorable flattering praising

Example Sentences

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Fake AI-generated interviews showed Southgate making derogatory remarks about his players.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention issued a statement calling the clip “intentionally derogatory and dehumanizing.”

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

She added, “To its credit, the Government does not defend President Trump’s derogatory statements. No one rationally could.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 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

What freshman doesn’t have a derogatory nickname pinned to him?

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.