pejorative Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite expressing disapproval
    dyslogistic; dislogistic.
    • dyslogistic terms like `nitwit' and `scalawag'

WordNet

Pe*jor"a*tive adjective
Etymology
F. péjoratif, fr. L. pejor, used as compar. of malus evil.
Definitions
  1. Implying or imputing evil; depreciatory; disparaging; unfavorable.

Webster 1913