Word of the Day - 11/16/25
pejorative
/pɪ'dʒɑrətɪv/(adj.): expressing disapproval
The politician's pejorative comments about his opponent's policies drew widespread criticism.
Word Origin
The word 'pejorative' originated in the late 19th century. It comes from the French 'péjoratif' or medieval Latin 'pejorativus', which itself is derived from the Latin verb 'pejorare', meaning 'to make worse'. This Latin verb is formed from 'pejor', meaning 'worse', and the verb-forming suffix '-are'. Thus, 'pejorative' relates to the act of making something worse or expressing something in a worse light.
Sunday Special
As a reminder, here are all of the words from this week:
noegenesis
millinery
surreptitious
carouse predilection quixotic
pejorative
carouse predilection quixotic
pejorative
See if you can remember all of this week's words! Here is a sentence that includes all seven, followed by a version that simplifies them to help you remember:
Despite a predilection for quixotic schemes, her surreptitious carouse with avant-garde artists sparked a noegenesis of radical millinery designs, though many critics offered pejorative remarks.Even with a strong liking for impractical plans, her secret partying with modern artists led to the creation of new and radical hat designs, though many critics gave negative comments.