pejorative — expressing contempt or disapproval; having a negative connotation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressing contempt or disapproval; having a negative connotation
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪv/
Example Sentences
- The boss's pejorative comments about millennials made the entire office uncomfortable.
- She turned the pejorative 'nerd' into a badge of honor in the tech world.
- The politician avoided using pejorative language during the heated debate.
pejorative
ADJECTIVE[/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪv/]
expressing contempt or disapproval; having a negative connotation
The critic's pejorative review crushed the young painter's confidence at the gallery opening.
Her comparative analysis turns declarative and pejorative
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pejorativus', derived from 'pejor' meaning 'worse' or 'inferior'. The Latin root 'pejor' comes from the comparative form suggesting deterioration or decline in value or status.
Breakdown
pejor- (worse, inferior) + -ative (tending to, having the quality of) = pejorative (tending to make worse or express disapproval)
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📝Examples
“The boss's pejorative comments about millennials made the entire office uncomfortable.”
“She turned the pejorative 'nerd' into a badge of honor in the tech world.”
“The politician avoided using pejorative language during the heated debate.”
“My grandmother's 'helpful suggestions' were actually pejoratives in disguise.”
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