Pejorative [adjective]

Definition of Pejorative:

negative, belittling

Synonyms of Pejorative:

● Derisive

● Derogatory

● Disadvantageous

● Disparaging

● Irreverent

● Rude

● Slighting

● Unpleasant

● Deprecatory

● Depreciatory

● Detractive

● Detractory

● Uncomplimentary


Opposite/Antonyms of Pejorative:

● Praising

● Positive

● Complimentary


Sentence/Example of Pejorative:

This term is a pejorative which may be applied also to the exercise of our other senses.

Alternatively, Professor A. Dalzell points out to me that illa could have a pejorative sense.

He consistently uses "Jew" as a pejorative adjective instead of "Jewish."

But given its age and its purpose this ought not to be construed in the contemporary, pejorative sense.