dis-is·par·ag·ing /dəˈsperijiNG/ adjective adjective: disparaging expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory. "disparaging remarks about public housing" d . e·rog·a·to·ry /dəˈräɡəˌtôrē/ adjective showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. "she tells me I'm fat and is always making derogatory remark