derogatory
IPA: dɝˈɑgʌtɔri
noun
- (business, finance) A tradeline on a credit report that indicates negative credit history.
adjective
- Disparaging.
- (usually with to) Tending to derogate:
- Reducing the power or value of (a governmental body, etc); detracting from.
- Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
- (law, of a clause in a testament) Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.
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Examples of "derogatory" in Sentences
- He made several derogatory comments about her appearance, causing her to feel self-conscious
- The derogatory remarks towards immigrants were both hurtful and disrespectful
- The use of derogatory language towards minority groups is unacceptable
- She was offended by the derogatory tone in his voice when he spoke to her
- The students faced consequences for their derogatory behavior towards their classmates
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