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Definition of derogatory : Tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; - with from to, or unto.

Synonyms:

faultfinding, depreciative, denigrating, pejorative, opprobrious, uncomplimentary, dishonoring, deprecatory, derogative, censorious, unfavorable, sarcastic, slighting, defamatory, praise, detractive, unflattering, low, slanderous, disdainful, depreciatory, deprecative, injurious

critical, carping, pedantic, fault-finding, judgmental, finicky, caviling, harsh, disparaging, captious, picky

Usage examples:

• But the acceptance of this payment is considered derogatory and the husband refuses it unless he is poor. - "The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II", R. V. Russell.
• He's using the word in its accepted derogatory sense." - "Secret Bread", F. Tennyson Jesse.
• The Russian smiles, and immediately begins to tell of how she had once reproved Rubinstein when he ventured to say something derogatory with regard to Wagner. - "Countess Erika's Apprenticeship", Ossip Schubin.