derogatory

in Vietnamese Khinh miệt, sỉ nhục

BrE /dɪˈrɒɡətəri/ AmE /dɪˈrɑːɡətəri/

adjective en → vi

1 INSULTING [attributive / predicative] B2

Khinh miệt, sỉ nhục

used to describe words or actions that show a lack of respect for someone and are intended to insult them

  • a derogatory comment/remark/name

Collocations derogatory comments about women · derogatory names for disabled people

  • The article contained several derogatory remarks about the politician.

    Bài viết có nhiều nhận xét khinh miệt về chính trị gia đó.

2 DISPARAGING [attributive / predicative] C1

Khinh thường, coi thường

used to describe words or actions that show a negative opinion about someone or something and are intended to make them seem less important or valuable

  • a derogatory term for sb/sth

Collocations derogatory terms used to describe immigrants · derogatory descriptions of the area

  • The report uses derogatory language when describing the local community.

    Báo cáo sử dụng ngôn ngữ khinh thường khi mô tả cộng đồng địa phương.