pe·jo·ra·tive 
/pɪˈʤorətɪv/ adjective
/pɪˈʤorətɪv/ adjective [more pejorative; most pejorative] formal : insulting to someone or something : expressing criticism
▪ a pejorative term ▪ a word with pejorative connotations
▪ a pejorative term ▪ a word with pejorative connotations
— pejorative noun, plural pejoratives [count]
▪ a word that is used as a pejorative [=an insulting word]
▪ a word that is used as a pejorative [=an insulting word]
— pe·jo·ra·tive·ly adverb
▪ The word is often used pejoratively.
▪ The word is often used pejoratively.
