Derisory

//dɪˈɹaɪzəɹi// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Laughable, ridiculous, especially due to being small, inadequate, or low-quality; provoking derision.
  2. 2
    Expressing derision; mocking; ridiculing.
Adjective
  1. 1
    so unreasonable as to invite derision wordnet

Synonyms

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absurdabusivebanteringbelittlingbitchycatty

Example

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"His expression was half derisory, half quizzical."

Etymology

From Middle French dérisoire.

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