derogatory

Meanings

• Adjective

  Expressing or implying contempt, disrespect, or inferiority.

  - "The derogatory comments about her race were uncalled for."
  - "He made derogatory remarks about her intelligence."

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Antonyms

honorific

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Synonyms

injurious , pejorative

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Variants

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derogatorily , derogatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'derogare,' meaning 'to take away,' and was originally used to describe someone who took away the dignity or respect of another.

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Trivia

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1. Derogatory language has been used throughout history to justify slavery, segregation, and other forms of discrimination.

2. The use of derogatory language can lead to negative health effects, such as increased stress and anxiety.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prejudice: An unjustified and often unconscious attitude or belief towards a person or group based on their membership in a certain social category.

2. Discrimination: The unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on their membership in a certain social category.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. The aroma of wine made from Concord … grapes is often described as "foxy," a wine term as "derogatory" as it is vague.

   - Danny May et al.,{it}Berkshire Home Style{/it},March 2007

2. In Powell's memoir, Lemann points out, terms like "expert" and "academic" are clearly "derogatory".

   - Franklin Foer,{it}New Republic{/it},5 Feb. 2001

3. Unfortunately, the codes were badly explained and ham-handedly enforced. At Michigan an interpretive guide called "What Students Should Know … " went beyond the scope of the actual code in saying that even a "derogatory" comment … would be punished by the university.

   - Laurence R. Stains,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},5 Aug. 1993

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Culture

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Derogatory language has been used throughout history to discriminate against various groups based on race, gender, sexuality, and other factors. It can be found in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, often reflecting the prejudices and biases of the time.

How to Memorize "derogatory"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person using derogatory language towards someone else. Imagine the tone and body language of the person using the derogatory language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'derogatory' with the feeling of disrespect and contempt. Remember that using derogatory language is hurtful and disrespectful to others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'DRES-spect' to remember that derogatory language is disrespectful.

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