Word of the Day: Pejorative

[Matrix]

pejorative /pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪv/ adj. expressing contempt or disapproval.
n. a word expressing contempt or disapproval.

 

[Barbiegirl]

I can't describe my in-laws without resorting to pejoratives.

 

[Aunt Marg]

I'm chronically pejorative when it comes to being taxed to death.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Matrix. Just want to say, great choice for the WOTD!

While the word pejorative sounds familiar, I'm not entirely certain that I've actually heard it before. Love it!

 

[Matrix]

Karen is a pejorative term to describe someone who is out of touch, privileged, and often times racist. Its male version is Todd.

 

[Ruthanne]

I believe I have used some pejorative words in my time especially when really mad.

 

[hollydolly]

Describing someone as a Jew rather than Jewish is showing your Pejorative Bias

 

[Em in Ohio]

Pejorative comments have meant the demise of many interesting threads.