derision

noun
UK: /dɪˈrɪʒən/
US: /dɪˈrɪʒən/

  1. The feeling of being laughed at or considered stupid or of no value.

    1. They treated his suggestion with derision.
    2. The politician's promises were met with widespread derision from the public derision.

  2. Statements or actions showing that you think someone or something is stupid or silly.

    1. His speech was greeted with howls of derision.
    2. She faced considerable derision for her unconventional opinions, challenging the norms.

Synonyms

mockery scorn ridicule contempt

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "derision" in English means: The feeling of being laughed at or considered stupid or of no value., Statements or actions showing that you think someone or something is stupid or silly..

The phonetic transcription of "derision" is /dɪˈrɪʒən/ in British English and /dɪˈrɪʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "derision": mockery, scorn, ridicule, contempt.

Example usage of "derision": "They treated his suggestion with derision.". More examples on the page.