derisive (Meaning)
derisive (s)
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
derisive (a.)
Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision.
Synonyms & Antonyms of derisive
Synonyms:
- kookie
- nonsensical
- nutty
- far-fetched
- mad
- whacky
- screwball
- dotty
- unwise
- imbecilic
- imbecile
- balmy
- daffy
- wacky
- cuckoo
- cockamamy
- harebrained
- half-baked
- inconceivable
- unrealistic
- unreal
- daft
- lunatic
- idiotical
- fantastic
- witless
- kooky
- senseless
- asinine
- moronic
- illogical
- simpleminded
- half-witted
- loony
- brainless
- weak-minded
- jerky
- looney
- unbelievable
Antonyms:
derisive Sentence Examples
- His derisive laughter echoed through the room, making everyone uncomfortable.
- She couldn't help but notice the derisive glances exchanged between her coworkers during the meeting.
- His comments were filled with derisive remarks aimed at undermining his opponent's credibility.
- Despite his efforts, he was met with derisive comments from his peers.
- The tone of his voice was unmistakably derisive as he criticized her work.
- She felt a pang of hurt at the derisive tone in her friend's voice.
- The reviewer's critique of the film was particularly derisive, tearing apart every aspect of the production.
- His derisive attitude towards anyone who disagreed with him alienated many potential allies.
- The crowd responded with derisive jeers when the speaker failed to address their concerns.
- Despite their best efforts, they couldn't shake off the derisive label that had been attached to them.
FAQs About the word derisive
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridiculeExpressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision.
absurd, silly,ridiculous, pathetic, fatuous, idiotic, cockamamie, farcical, comical, laughable
solemn, solemn, earnest,serious, serious, earnest,reasonable, credible, realistic, rational
His derisive laughter echoed through the room, making everyone uncomfortable.
She couldn't help but notice the derisive glances exchanged between her coworkers during the meeting.
His comments were filled with derisive remarks aimed at undermining his opponent's credibility.
Despite his efforts, he was met with derisive comments from his peers.
