mocking (Meaning)

Wordnet

mocking (s)

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

Webster

mocking (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Mock

Webster

mocking (a.)

Imitating, esp. in derision, or so as to cause derision; mimicking; derisive.

mocking Sentence Examples

  1. His mocking tone made it clear he wasn't taking the situation seriously.
  2. She couldn't bear the mocking laughter of her classmates as she stumbled over her words.
  3. The mocking comments from his colleagues only served to fuel his determination to prove them wrong.
  4. Despite the mocking stares, she confidently strutted down the runway.
  5. He winced at the mocking jeers from the opposing team's fans.
  6. The mocking gestures of the bully only intensified her fear.
  7. She ignored the mocking whispers behind her back, focusing on her own path.
  8. The mocking tone of the news anchor suggested skepticism about the politician's claims.
  9. The mocking graffiti on the wall revealed the community's discontent.
  10. Despite the mocking remarks, he maintained a dignified silence.

FAQs About the word mocking

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule, playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)of Mock, Imitating, esp. in derision, or so as to cause derision; mim

scornful, derisive,sardonic, suspicious, negativistic, pessimistic, negative, sarcastic, ironic,skeptical

positive, naive, unsuspicious, innocent, positivist, unsuspicious, unsophisticated, optimistic, positive, trusting

His mocking tone made it clear he wasn't taking the situation seriously.

She couldn't bear the mocking laughter of her classmates as she stumbled over her words.

The mocking comments from his colleagues only served to fuel his determination to prove them wrong.

Despite the mocking stares, she confidently strutted down the runway.