Derisive: meaning, definitions and examples
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derisive
[ dɪˈraɪsɪv ]
tone
expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She gave a derisive laugh.
- His derisive tone made her feel uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "derisive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 zombeteiro
🇮🇳 व्यंग्यात्मक
🇩🇪 spöttisch
🇮🇩 mengejek
🇺🇦 глузливий
🇵🇱 drwiący
🇯🇵 嘲笑的
🇫🇷 dérisoire
🇪🇸 despectivo
🇹🇷 alaycı
🇰🇷 조롱하는
🇸🇦 ساخر
🇨🇿 posměšný
🇸🇰 posmešný
🇨🇳 嘲弄的
🇸🇮 posmehljiv
🇮🇸 háðskur
🇰🇿 мысқыл
🇬🇪 ირონიული
🇦🇿 istehzalı
🇲🇽 desdeñoso
Word origin
The word 'derisive' originated from the Latin word 'deris-, deridere', which means 'to mock'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe something that expresses contempt or ridicule. Over the years, 'derisive' has become a commonly used adjective to characterize mocking or scornful behavior.