derisory (Meaning)

Wordnet

derisory (s)

so unreasonable as to invite derision

Webster

Derisive; mocking.

The derisory offer they made for the antique vase was insulting to the seller.
He scoffed at the derisory attempt to fix the complex machinery with a piece of tape.
The company's derisory budget allocation for employee training reflected its lack of commitment to professional development.
Her promotion came with a derisory increase in salary, barely enough to cover the increased responsibilities.
Despite their hard work, the team's efforts were met with derisory remarks from their competitors.
The derisory remarks about her appearance left her feeling self-conscious and hurt.
The government's derisory response to the environmental crisis left many citizens feeling abandoned.
His attempts to negotiate a fair settlement were met with derisory counteroffers from the other party.
The proposal was met with derisory laughter from the audience, who found it absurd.
The derisory sum offered for his car was far below its actual value, leaving him feeling cheated.

so unreasonable as to invite derisionDerisive; mocking.

contemptuous, slighting, pejorative, degrading, scornful, derogatory, malicious, uncomplimentary, deprecatory, disparaging

commendatory, complimentary, laudatory, friendly,laudatory, commendatory, positive, adulatory, adulatory, friendly

The derisory offer they made for the antique vase was insulting to the seller.

He scoffed at the derisory attempt to fix the complex machinery with a piece of tape.

The company's derisory budget allocation for employee training reflected its lack of commitment to professional development.

Her promotion came with a derisory increase in salary, barely enough to cover the increased responsibilities.