Meaning & use
pejoratively
In a way that expresses criticism, scorn, or a low opinion of someone or something.
See it in a sentence
The word was originally neutral but is now used pejoratively to insult political opponents.
She felt he had spoken pejoratively about her hometown without realizing it.
A note on using this word
Pejoratively is common in linguistics and media discussion when noting that a term carries a negative connotation.
Words with a similar meaning
disparaginglyscornfully
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Words with an opposite meaning
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