Wordiyo

pejorative

🇬🇧 UK/'pi:dʒәreitiv/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Expressing disapproval or contempt; belittling or derogatory.

贬义的，轻蔑的，贬损的

n.

A word or expression that conveys disapproval or contempt.

贬义词，轻蔑语

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
pejorroot
+
atsuffix
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=pejorative

Common Collocations

  • 1.pejorative term贬义词
  • 2.pejorative language贬义表达

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The pejorative term was widely criticized by community leaders.

  • 2.

    Language experts debate whether certain words should be considered pejorative.

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