Pejorative Terms

noun a weak or indecisive person

adjective lacking vigor or decisiveness; weak; indecisive

• The CEO dismissed the proposal as namby pamby and lacking in substance.
• I can't stand namby pamby people who can't make a decision.
• Stop being so namby pamby and just go for it!
• His argument was so namby pamby, it fell apart under scrutiny.

noun a derogatory slang term used to describe a person from a rural, working-class background, typically characterized by conservative views and a lack of sophistication

• The term 'redneck' is often used to describe a working-class white person, typically from a rural area.
• My uncle is a proud redneck who loves hunting and fishing.
• Some people use the term 'redneck' as a derogatory slang for someone they perceive as uneducated or unsophisticated.
• Being called a redneck can sometimes be a way of stereotyping someone based on their appearance or lifestyle.

noun a person or group considered to be despicable or morally repugnant

• The criminal was described as the scum of the earth by the judge during sentencing.
• I can't believe that guy stole from a charity - he's the scum of the earth!
• That bully is the scum of the earth, always picking on others.
• In the world of fashion, some designers consider fast fashion retailers to be the scum of the earth.