derisively (Meaning)
derisively (r)
in a disrespectful and mocking manner
Synonyms & Antonyms of derisively
Synonyms:
- cuckoo
- kooky
- unrealistic
- nutty
- imbecilic
- wacky
- far-fetched
- nonsensical
- mad
- unbelievable
- illogical
- half-witted
- jerky
- inconceivable
- imbecile
- idiotical
- loony
- brainless
- weak-minded
- half-baked
- moronic
- simpleminded
- senseless
- unreal
- dotty
- screwball
- daft
- fantastic
- lunatic
- harebrained
- looney
- daffy
- whacky
- witless
- unwise
- kookie
- balmy
- cockamamy
- asinine
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word derisively
in a disrespectful and mocking manner
pathetic, absurd,ridiculous, silly, fantastical, farcical, fatuous, inane, comical,foolish
serious, earnest, serious, solemn, solemn, earnest, sensible, logical, rational,reasonable
He shook his head derisively as he listened to the speaker's feeble excuses.
"You think you can beat me?" he asked derisively, his tone dripping with sarcasm.
She laughed derisively at his attempt to convince her with such a flimsy argument.
The audience members snickered derisively at the performer's failed attempt at a joke.