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。