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pejoratively

/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪvli/

/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪvli/

Translations

pejorativelyadverb

/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪvli/

/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪvli/

He spoke pejoratively about the new policy.

Он уничижительно высказался о новой политике.

Synonyms

pejorativelyadverb

In a manner that expresses contempt or disapproval.

The critic spoke pejoratively about the new film, calling it a waste of time.

With a negative or disparaging connotation (of a word, phrase, or label).

The term 'nerd' was once used pejoratively to belittle academically inclined students.