Definitions for: Dyslogistic


[adj] expressing disapproval; "dyslogistic terms like `nitwit' and `scalawag'"



Webster (1913) Definition: Dys`lo*gis"tic, a. [Gr. ? ill, bad, + ? discourse,
fr. ? to speak.]
Unfavorable; not commendatory; -- opposed to eulogistic.

There is no course of conduct for which dyslogistic or
eulogistic epithets may be found. --J. F.
Stephen.

The paternity of dyslogistic -- no bantling, but now
almost a centenarian -- is adjudged to that genius of
common sense, Jeremy Bentham. --Fitzed.
Hall.

Synonyms: dislogistic, pejorative, uncomplimentary

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