derogative

Definition of Derogative in English :

expressive of low opinion

Example Sentences:
'derogatory comments'
'disparaging remarks about the new house'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Derogative

verb (ˈdɛrəˌɡeɪt )

1. (intransitive; foll by from)

to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract

2. (intransitive; foll by from)

to deviate in standard or quality; degenerate

3. (transitive)

to cause to seem inferior, etc; disparage

4. (transitive)

to curtail the application of (a law or regulation)

adjective (ˈdɛrəɡɪt , -ˌɡeɪt)

5. archaic

debased or degraded

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈderoˌgated or ˈderoˌgating

1. Archaic

to take (a part or quality) away from something so as to impair it

2. Rare

to lower in esteem; disparage

verb intransitive

3.

to take something desirable away; detract (from)

4.

to lower oneself; lose face

adj.

1. Tending to derogate; detractive.

2. Disparaging; derogatory.