adj.
Pronunciation: di- ' rä-g ə - ˌ to ̇ r- ē
Function: adjective
Date: circa 1503
1 : detracting from the character or standing of something ― often used with to, towards, or of
2 : expressive of a low opinion : DISPARAGING < derogatory remarks>
– de · rog · a · to · ri · ly \ - ˌ rä-g ə - ' to ̇ r- ə -l ē \ adverb