👉 The term "derogatory" is a word that describes something being spoken or done in an offensive, unkind, or disrespectful way. It can be used to describe words or actions that are considered inappropriate, insensitive, or disrespectful towards others. For example, if someone says something like "I'm sorry" or "that's not what I meant," it is likely to be derogatory because it goes against the intention of the speaker and could cause harm or offense.