pejorative

/pəd‍ʒˈɒɹətˌɪv/

/pəˈdʒɔɹətɪv/

[adjective] [noun]

pejorative

[ADJECTIVE]

expressing disapproval

synonyms : dislogistic

dyslogistic

Pejorative

[NOUN]

language, words, or expressions that convey a negative or derogatory connotation and are intended to belittle, criticize, or insult someone or something

Examples

1. Judicial activism is a pejorative.

2. That has a pejorative connotation.

3. It's a pejorative.

4. Shock is considered a pejorative thing.