derogatory in German
derogatory in German is abfällig, abwertend, pejorativ — derogatory means showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.
derogatory in German
abfällig
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
abwertend
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
pejorativ
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
beleidigend
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
derogatorisch
(legal, of a, clause in a testament) Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.
derogativ
(legal, of a, clause in a testament) Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.
What does "derogatory" mean?
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adj Showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.
"He was fired for making derogatory comments about a colleague."
derogatory in a sentence
- He was fired for making derogatory comments about a colleague.
- The article used derogatory language about the town's residents.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "derogatory" in German?
"derogatory" in German is abfällig, abwertend, pejorativ. derogatory means: Showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.
How do you use "derogatory" in a sentence?
Example: "He was fired for making derogatory comments about a colleague." In German, "derogatory" is abfällig, abwertend, pejorativ.
Are there other ways to say "derogatory" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "derogatory": abfällig, abwertend, pejorativ, beleidigend, derogatorisch, derogativ.
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