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derisive
[dih-rahy-siv, -ris-iv]
derisive
/ dɪˈraɪsɪv, -zɪv /
adjective
showing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful
Other Word Forms
- derisively adverb
- derisiveness noun
- nonderisive adjective
- overderisive adjective
- overderisively adverb
- overderisiveness noun
- underisive adjective
- underisively adverb
- underisiveness noun
- underisory adjective
- ˈԱ noun
- ˈ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of derisive1
Example Sentences
It was punctuated by passive-aggressive jabs, snide comments and, upon Trump's return to the White House, the president's derisive reference to "Governor Trudeau" and repeated talk of turning Canada into America's "cherished 51st state".
American democracy cannot survive four more years of derisive laughter at the expense of our unity.
Biden, speaking of a derisive joke about Puerto Rico that a comedian made at a Trump rally on Sunday, appeared to refer to Trump supporters as “garbage”.
The Crew’s new stadium, which opened in 1999, looked like a hunk of metal that lived up to its derisive nickname, “The Erector Set.”
Walz may counter by highlighting Vance’s past controversial statements – on Ohio Haitians and his derisive remarks about Democratic women who don’t have children being “childless cat ladies”.
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