Negative Descriptors

adjective well-known for some bad quality or deed; notorious

• The infamous criminal was finally apprehended by the authorities.
• That restaurant is infamous for their slow service.
• I can't believe you're wearing those infamous shoes again.
• Her infamous temper flared up once more, causing chaos in the office.

noun a stupid or foolish person

• The professor referred to the student as a numskull for not understanding the concept.
• Don't be such a numskull, just follow the instructions carefully.
• That guy is a total numskull, he can't seem to get anything right.
• Her stubbornness made her a numskull, unwilling to see reason.

adjective giving moral advice in a tedious or self-righteous way

• The professor's lecture came off as too preachy and didactic.
• I don't like it when people get all preachy about what I should do with my life.
• Stop being so preachy, no one likes a know-it-all.
• Her constant preaching about the benefits of yoga was starting to feel a bit preachy to her friends.

adjective describing something that is not liked or favored by many people

• The decision to cut funding for the arts proved to be quite unpopular among the cultural community.
• I heard that the new policy is really unpopular with most of the employees.
• That movie was so bad, it's the most unpopular one I've ever seen.
• Her ideas were so unpopular that they sank like a lead balloon.

noun an act or behavior that is obnoxious, arrogant, or irritating, typically associated with someone who is considered a 'douchebag'

• The politician's douchery was evident in his lack of respect for his constituents.
• I can't stand his douchery, always acting like he's better than everyone else.
• His douchery knows no bounds, he's always causing drama.
• The douchery of the situation was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.

noun a derogatory slang term for a promiscuous person, usually a woman

• The term 'thot' is often used to refer to a person who is considered promiscuous.
• I heard Sarah called Jessica a thot behind her back.
• Don't be such a thot, dude.
• Her reputation as a thot followed her wherever she went.