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derogatory

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++de·rog·a·to·ry /dɪˈrɒɡətəri $ dɪˈrɑːɡətɔːri/ adjective  DISAPPROVEderogatory remarks, attitudes etc are insulting and disapproving 侮辱的,贬义的 Their conversation contained a number of derogatory racial remarks. 他们的谈话包含了一些带有种族偏见的侮辱性言论。
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derogatoryIn this context, there is an important distinction to be drawn between imputations which are derogatory and imputations which are defamatory.I didn't like the way he made derogatory comments about his colleagues.They are also incredibly diverse; there is little justification for derogatory generalizations.Nothing derogatory intended, no insult taken.The earthbound made derogatory jokes about empty cans, and turned their backs on the brash, glittering necklace of the night.But the picture she paints of women is nevertheless often a derogatory one.The derogatory remark that the rounder handles might strike the bench leg is uncalled for.I wish you wouldn't make derogatory remarks about members of my family.There is nothing derogatory to the teacher intended in such a suggestion.
etc Corpus disapproving remarks, are derogatory insulting and attitudes


derogatory
derogatory /dɪˈrɒɡətəri $ dɪˈrɑːɡətɔːri/ adjective
derogatory remarks, attitudes etc are insulting and disapproving:
    Their conversation contained a number of derogatory racial remarks.


de·roga·toryBrE /dɪˈrɒɡətri/ 🔊NAmE /dɪˈrɑːɡətɔːri/ 🔊 adjective (formal) showing a critical attitude towards sb 贬低的;贬义的 SYN insulting derogatory remarks/comments 贬斥的言辞/评论