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derogatory

🇬🇧 UK/di'rɒgәtәri/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Expressing a low or critical opinion of someone or something; disparaging.

贬损的,贬义的,轻蔑的

n.

A negative entry on a credit report indicating poor credit history.

(信用报告中的)不良记录

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
rogask, request, propose
+
aconnector
+
torysuffix
=derogatory

Common Collocations

  • 1.derogatory term贬义词
  • 2.derogatory remark贬损性评论
  • 3.derogatory language贬义语言

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The derogatory comments about her background were inappropriate and offensive.

  • 2.

    Using derogatory language to describe any group is unacceptable in professional settings.

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