Pejorative

adjective/pɪˈd͡ʒoɹətɪv/rhetoric

Definition

Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Etymology

From Late Latin peiōrātus (“worsened”, past participle of peiōrāre (“worsen”), from Latin peior (“worse”)) +‎ -ive. Compare French péjoratif (“depreciative, disparaging”). By surface analysis, pejorate +‎ -ive.

Synonyms

derogatory, dyslogistic, disrespectful

In a sentence

"Legacy" has become a pejorative in software, but legacy systems keep the world running.