pejorative
[/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/ or /ˈpedʒərətɪv/]
adjective, nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun: o pejorativo)pl: N/A (adjective); pejoratives (noun)
1. (adjective) expressing disapproval or showing a critical, disrespectful, or contemptuous attitude toward someone or something
The term 'old-fashioned' can be used in a pejorative way to dismiss someone's ideas.
O termo 'antiquado' pode ser usado de forma pejorativa para descartar as ideias de alguém.
2. (noun) a word, phrase, or expression that expresses disapproval or has a negative connotation
The word 'lazy' is a pejorative when used to describe an entire group of people.
A palavra 'preguiçoso' é um pejorativo quando usada para descrever um grupo inteiro de pessoas.