Definition of DEROGATORY

derogatory

Meanings

Plural: derogatories

Adjective Satellite

  • expressive of low opinion
    • "derogatory comments"

Adj

  • Disparaging.
  • Tending to derogate:
  • Reducing the power or value of (a governmental body, etc); detracting from.
  • Tending to derogate:
  • Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
  • Tending to derogate
  • Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.

Noun

  • A tradeline on a credit report that indicates negative credit history.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin dērogātōrius, from Latin dērogō; corresponding to derogate + -ory.

Antonyms

honorific, laudatory

Scrabble Score: 15

derogatory is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
derogatory is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
derogatory is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

derogatory is a valid Words With Friends word