상대방을 얕보거나 무시하며 명예를 깎아내리는 태도를 보이는
Showing a critical, disrespectful, or insulting attitude intended to lower the reputation of a person or thing.
예문:
"The politician was forced to apologize after making derogatory comments about his opponent's background."
"Using derogatory language in the workplace is a violation of the company's code of conduct."
"The term, once neutral, has evolved into a derogatory label over the decades."
권위, 가치, 체면 등을 손상시키거나 떨어뜨리는 성질이 있는
Tending to detract from or diminish the value, merit, or authority of something.
예문:
"The new evidence was considered derogatory to the witness's credibility."
"Such behavior is derogatory to the dignity of the office he holds."