Several people said they objected to the anonymous and derogatory tone of "they."

However, the usage and derogatory tones vary.

"I don't remember the exact words, but I will always remember the derogatory tone."

The term is almost never used by superiors to refer to inferiors during recruit training except ironically or in a derogatory tone.

Chechens are Muslim but tend to speak of more rigid forms of Islam, like Wahhabism, in derogatory tones.

But adding in the political element really increases the deliciously derogatory tone.

"Have you witnessed any cadre member addressing any trainee in derogatory tones?"

"Of course somebody would," Uncle Quark said in a derogatory tone.

"The Caeliar certainly saw to our comfort," Troi said, in a derogatory tone.

Her gaze narrowed at his derogatory tone.