Pejorative (Adjective)
Meaning
Expressing disapproval; "dyslogistic terms like `nitwit' and `scalawag'".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's opponent used the pejorative term 'career politician' to express disapproval of their long tenure in office.
- Her pejorative attitude towards those with less education was quite evident in her speech.
- Using pejorative language like 'hypocrite' only served to alienate her from the audience.
- The professor avoided using pejorative terms to describe historical figures with outdated views.
- The news anchor was accused of using pejorative language to describe the protesters, which sparked outrage among the public.