PEJORATIVE
dyslogistic, dislogistic, pejorative
(adjective) expressing disapproval; âdyslogistic terms like ânitwitâ and âscalawagââ
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