derisive

adjective
UK: /dɪˈraɪsɪv/
US: /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

  1. Expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking in a scornful way.

    1. She gave a derisive laugh.
    2. His derisive comments made her feel small and insignificant during the meeting.

  2. Characterized by or expressing mockery; showing that you think someone or something is ridiculous or of no value.

    1. The team faced derisive cheers.
    2. The politician dismissed the proposal with a derisive gesture of his hand during the debate.

Synonyms

scornful contemptuous sarcastic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "derisive" in English means: Expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking in a scornful way., Characterized by or expressing mockery; showing that you think someone or something is ridiculous or of no value..

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

Synonyms for "derisive": scornful, contemptuous, sarcastic.

Example usage of "derisive": "She gave a derisive laugh.". More examples on the page.