word
Literary
Pejorative
peh-JOR-ah-tiv
/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Pejorative
Dictionary meaning
A word or phrase that expresses contempt or disapproval.
Examples
- 'Bureaucrat' has taken on a pejorative meaning in modern political discourse.
Common mispronunciations
peh-JOR-ih-tiv
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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