derogatory

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The definition of derogatory is making something or someone feel less than they are.

(adjective)

An example of derogatory is a comment that insults someone’s abilities.

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See derogatory in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. tending to lessen or impair; detracting
  2. disparaging; belittling

Origin: L derogatorius: see derogate

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See derogatory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Disparaging; belittling: a derogatory comment.
  2. Tending to detract or diminish.

Related Forms:

  • de·rogˌa·toˈri·ly adverb
  • de·rogˈa·toˌri·ness noun

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