DYSLOGISTIC

dyslogistic, dislogistic, pejorative

(adjective) expressing disapproval; “dyslogistic terms like ‘nitwit’ and ‘scalawag’”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dyslogistic (comparative more dyslogistic, superlative most dyslogistic)

Expressing censure or disapproval

Source: Wiktionary


Dys`lo*gis"tic, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Unfavorable; not commendatory; -- opposed to eulogistic. There is no course of conduct for which dyslogistic or eulogistic epithets may be found. J. F. Stephen. The paternity of dyslogistic -- no bantling, but now almost a centenarian -- is adjudged to that genius of common sense, Jeremy Bentham. Fitzed. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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