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Definition pejorative in American English

pejorative adjective

adjective
/pɪˈdʒɔrətɪv/
1

a pejorative word, phrase, etc. expresses criticism or a bad opinion of someone or something

Example

In this context, the word "provincial" has pejorative overtones.

Synonyms and related words
articulate be couched in something chatty
Definition pejorative in American English