derisory

adjective
UK: /dɪˈraɪsəri/
US: /dɪˈraɪsɔːri/

  1. So small or unimportant that it is ridiculous.

    1. They offered me a derisory pay rise, so I quit.
    2. The team won with a derisory score difference, causing disappointment among fans.

  2. Expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn.

    1. His derisory comments made her feel small and insignificant.
    2. The proposal was met with derisory laughter from the committee, indicating its lack of feasibility.

Synonyms

ludicrous scornful pathetic contemptuous ridiculous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "derisory" in English means: So small or unimportant that it is ridiculous., Expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn..

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

Synonyms for "derisory": ludicrous, scornful, pathetic, contemptuous, ridiculous.

Example usage of "derisory": "They offered me a derisory pay rise, so I quit.". More examples on the page.