Derisory
/dɪˈɹaɪzəɹi/ adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Laughable, ridiculous, especially due to being small, inadequate, or low-quality; provoking derision.
- 2 Expressing derision; mocking; ridiculing.
Adjective
- 1 so unreasonable as to invite derision wordnet
Example
More examples"His expression was half derisory, half quizzical."
Etymology
From Middle French dérisoire.