derogatory

Example Sentences

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Some other derogatory posts remain on the platform.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 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

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

Although the Shangaans are a proud and noble tribe, at the time, Shangaan was considered a derogatory term.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela