PEJORATIVE

dyslogistic, dislogistic, pejorative

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

pejorative (comparative more pejorative, superlative most pejorative)

Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.

Synonyms

• derogatory

• dyslogistic

Antonyms

• approbative

• eulogistic

• meliorative

Noun

pejorative (plural pejoratives)

A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.

Synonyms

• dyslogism

• dysphemism

Antonyms

• approvative

• euphemism

Source: Wiktionary


Pe*jor"a*tive, a. Etym: [F. péjoratif, fr. L. pejor, used as compar. of malus evil.]

Definition: Implying or imputing evil; depreciatory; disparaging; unfavorable.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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