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pejorative

/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪv/ American
  • adj. 贬损的, 轻蔑的
  • n. 轻蔑语, 贬义词
Definition
  • adj. expressing criticism or a low opinion of someone or something
  • n. a word or phrase with a negative meaning
Example
He didn't realize the word he used sounded pejorative to his coworker.
他没意识到自己用的那个词在同事听来带有贬义。