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pejoratively

/pɪˈdʒɒr.ə.tɪv.li/

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adverb

/pɪˈdʒɒr.ə.tɪv.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «в манере, выражающей неодобрение или презрение». Используется для описания языка или замечаний, которые принижают, унижают или выражают негативное отношение к кому-либо или чему-либо.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that expresses disapproval or contempt." It is used to describe language or remarks that belittle, disparage, or show a negative attitude toward someone or something.

  1. In a disapproving mannerC1formal

    In a way that expresses disapproval or criticism; used to show a negative opinion.

    ruУничижительно

    • The term 'nerd' is often used pejoratively to describe someone who is overly intellectual.
    • He spoke pejoratively about the new policy during the meeting.
    • The word 'cheap' can be used pejoratively to describe someone who is stingy.

    Synonymscontemptuouslyderisivelydisapprovinglydisparaginglyscornfullyslightingly

    Antonymsapprovinglyfavorably

Forms
  • more pejoratively comparative form
  • most pejoratively superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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