pejorative connotation

collocation in English

meaningsofpejorativeandconnotation

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pejorative
adjective
uk
/pɪˈdʒɒr.ə.tɪv/us
/pɪˈdʒɔːr.ə.t̬ɪv/
expressing disapproval, or suggesting that something is not good or is of ...
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connotation
noun[C]
uk
/ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌkɑː.nəˈteɪ.ʃən/
a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it need not be a part of the word's meaning, or something suggested by an object ...
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(Definition ofpejorativeandconnotationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpejorative connotation

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Philosophical discourse does not always register thispejorativeconnotationof fideism.
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Pediatric cardiologists will soon, if not already, be split into "implanters" and "non-implanters," with the obviouspejorativeconnotationfor the latter.
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Quite clearly, the word "economic" in this context has apejorativeconnotation.
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Nevertheless, we accepted that, however irrationally, the word "immigrant" is perceived by some as having apejorativeconnotationand that its use could give rise to anxieties among minority communities.
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The term may also reflect apejorativeconnotation, as in a sense of entitlement.
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The association of "malwa" with non-arabs and a low status imparted an increasinglypejorativeconnotationto it.
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References to individuals as "politique" often had apejorativeconnotationof moral or religious indifference.
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Ultimately, the connection of the doctrine of popular sovereignty with the failed attempt to accommodate slavery gives rise to itspejorativeconnotationtoday.
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In some circles the word "risk" has apejorativeconnotationmaking people think negatively about threats from potential uncertain events.
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Malthusian terms can carry apejorativeconnotationindicating excessive pessimism and inhumanity.
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It has nopejorativeconnotation; it is never incorrect.
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It usually conveys apejorativeconnotationthat the research has been untowardly driven by political, ideological, financial, or otherwise unscientific motives.
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Although initially used in humor, the word went on to carry on a morepejorativeconnotation.
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The term "apostasy" is used by sociologists to mean renunciation "and" criticism of, or opposition to, a person's former religion, in a technical sense and withoutpejorativeconnotation.
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Although termed 'failure', no pejorative connotations apply.
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The term "whistleblower" has pejorative connotations, which often obscure the value of disclosure.
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It is a technical definition with no pejorative connotations at all.
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Moreover, the term frequently carries the pejorative connotations of promulgating bias or misinformation.
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