Synonyms of derogatory

derogatory

adjective

di-ˈrä-gə-ˌtȯr-ē 

as in insulting

intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value

fans made a steady stream of derogatory remarks about the players on the visiting team

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insulting
• slighting
• pejorative
• demeaning
• malicious
• disparaging
• uncomplimentary
• degrading
• deprecatory
• abusive
• derogative
• contemptuous
• depreciatory
• scornful
• disdainful
• critical
• venomous
• denigratory
• derisory
• hateful
• depreciative
• libelous
• belittling
• detractive
• nasty
• slanderous
• defamatory
• cruel
• denigrative
• decrying
• scurrilous
• spiteful
• unkind
• opprobrious
• calumnious
• virulent
• malignant
• malign
• malevolent
• denunciatory
• catty
• mean
• despiteful
• slandering
• bitter
• caustic
• maligning
• vilifying
• jealous
• scathing
• acrimonious
• rancorous
• envious
• aspersing
• resentful
• acrid
• jaundiced
• denunciative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laudatory
• commendatory
• positive
• complimentary
• friendly
• respectful
• adulatory
• approving
• appreciative
• admiring
• laudative
• sympathetic
• kind
• warm
• kindly
• applauding
• kindhearted
• warmhearted
• unmalicious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of derogatory

In 43% of the videos, women were subjected to derogatory commentary, and other subjects were identified or doxxed. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Carrington’s social media replies are littered with comments calling her violent, along with derogatory statements about her race and sexuality. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

The staff member leading the group says the man cussed at them, shouted derogatory names and continued to reference guns. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Saar equipped an Aunt Jemima Black mammy figurine with a rifle alongside her broom, and placed a derogatory postcard in front of it featuring another Black mammy with a mulatto child. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026