derogatory /dɪˈrɑːgəˌtori/ Brit /dɪˈrɒgətri/ adjective /dɪˈrɑːgəˌtori/ Brit /dɪˈrɒgətri/
adjective
Learner's definition of DEROGATORY
[more derogatory; most derogatory]
: expressing a low opinion of someone or something : showing a lack of respect for someone or something贬低的；贬损的 -
He was accused of making derogatory [=insulting, disrespectful] remarks about her.他被指责对她出言冒犯。
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a derogatory [=disparaging] term/word贬义词