pejorative

Day 49Level 2

PEH-jaw-ruh-tihv

disparaging

disparaging, belittling

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

derogatory, negative, derisive

Antonyms:

positive, complimentary

Example Sentence:

Immigration reform activists have long contended that the term 'illegal immigrant' is a pejorative.

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pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; friendly; agreeable

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kuh-KOF-uh-nuhs

having a harsh or unpleasant sound

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dih-FAHY-uhns

open disregard