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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
adj
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
abwertend
adj
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
pejorativ
adj
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
beleidigend
adj
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
derogatorisch
adj
(legal, of a, clause in a testament) Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.
derogativ
adj
(legal, of a, clause in a testament) Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.

What does "derogatory" mean?

  1. 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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