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derisive

 

[ dɪˈraɪsɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

tone

expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking

Synonyms

mocking, scoffing, scornful

Examples of usage

  • She gave a derisive laugh.
  • His derisive tone made her feel uncomfortable.
Context #2 | Adjective

expression

showing or feeling ridicule or mockery

Synonyms

mocking, sneering, taunting

Examples of usage

  • He shot me a derisive look.
  • Her derisive comments were unnecessary.

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

Etymology

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.

See also: deride, derider, derision.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,333, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.