derision Synonyms
derision Meaning
derision (n)
contemptuous laughter
the act of deriding or treating with contempt
derision (n.)
The act of deriding, or the state of being derided; mockery; scornful or contemptuous treatment which holds one up to ridicule.
An object of derision or scorn; a laughing-stock.
derision Sentence Examples
- The new policy was met with derision from employees who felt it was unfair.
- Despite his best efforts, his ideas were often met with derision from his colleagues.
- She couldn't help but feel a sense of derision from her classmates when she made a mistake.
- His unconventional approach to solving the problem was met with derision by traditionalists.
- The candidate's speech was received with derision by the opposing party.
- The artist's work was initially met with derision but later gained recognition.
- His attempts to fit in with the group were met with derision, leaving him feeling isolated.
- The team's performance was met with derision from the coach, who expected better.
- Despite her qualifications, she faced derision from her male colleagues in the male-dominated industry.
- The comedian's jokes were met with derision from the audience, who found them tasteless.
FAQs About the word derision
contemptuous laughter, the act of deriding or treating with contemptThe act of deriding, or the state of being derided; mockery; scornful or contemptuous treatm
target,joke, sport, victim, fool, mock, jest, butt,mockery, laughingstock
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The new policy was met with derision from employees who felt it was unfair.
Despite his best efforts, his ideas were often met with derision from his colleagues.
She couldn't help but feel a sense of derision from her classmates when she made a mistake.
His unconventional approach to solving the problem was met with derision by traditionalists.
