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derisory::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | absurd, cockeyed, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous |
| Derivation | deride |
Examples of derisory
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In the meantime, the governor's approval rating among Latinos is a derisory 16%.
From the economist.com
Ideas that Mr. Dietz initially mocked no longer seem so derisory by curtain's end.
From the washingtontimes.com
I get very angry when people bring derisory actions against me, I'm afraid to say.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
Two years ago, Barilla's offer of euro12 per share would have looked derisory.
From the economist.com
Union officials say that robust action will follow any derisory pay offer now.
From the economist.com
Are you being derisory of her, or of the wages paid in the US for entry level work?
From the economist.com
Experts are predicting a derisory turnout of between 10 and 15 per cent nationwide.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
They had been expressed in inflammatory, provocative and derisory language.
From the theaustralian.com.au
As with the UK, follow the smell of rotting meat and make derisory offers.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Absurd: incongruous;inviting ridicule; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that's a cockeyed idea"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to ...
- (derisorily) derisively: in a disrespectful and mocking manner; "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively"
- Laughably small or inadequate; derisive; laughable; ridiculous
