Pejorative (adjective)

1. Having a belittling or disparaging effect or force.
2. Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Origin:

From french péjoratif, from latin pejorare ("to make worse, to aggravate").

Examples:

1. The use of the word was considered pejorative.
2. He used pejorative language to describe the situation.
3. The term has taken on a pejorative connotation in recent years.
4. The pejorative remark was not well received.
5. The pejorative term was not politically correct.