5
contemptuous
5
scornful(adjective, offensive, disparaging, uncomplimentary, unflattering)
5
scurrilous(adjective, detraction)
5
vituperative
4
carping(adjective, opinion, description, characterization, judgement)
4
depreciating(adjective, opinion, description, characterization, judgement)
4
derisory
4
detractory(adjective, detraction)
4
foul
4
insulting(adjective, offensive, disparaging, pejorative)
4
uncomplimentary(adjective, praise, offensive, disparaging, derogatory)
3
catty
3
contumelious(adjective, offensive, disparaging, pejorative)
3
denunciatory
3
derisive
3
detractive(adjective, praise, disparaging)
3
fault-finding(adjective, opinion, description, characterization, judgement)
3
reproachful(adjective, offensive, disparaging, uncomplimentary, unflattering)
3
vilifying(adjective, offensive, disparaging, pejorative)
2
condemnatory
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