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derisive

adjective

de·​ri·​sive di-ˈrī-siv How to pronounce derisive (audio)
-ziv;
-ˈri-ziv,
-ˈri-siv How to pronounce derisive (audio)
: expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn : expressing or causing derision
derisive laughter
Given such follies …, it's easy to be derisive of Jerry Lewis … James Wolcott
derisively adverb
derisiveness noun

Example Sentences

the derisive performances of some of the singers on the talent show
Recent Examples on the Web Instead of deepening understanding, though, the pronouns became derisive. Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2022 However, as the show progresses, Sissy starts to unravel, and the production’s canned laughter takes on a derisive quality, turning into a psychedelic nightmare. Manori Ravindran, Variety, 22 July 2022 The public's treatment of Heard – which has been derisive and dismissive – underscores this point. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 4 May 2022 But without any context, some have taken Hulu’s content warning at face value — leading to a spate of irate, confused and derisive reactions on social media…. Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Aug. 2022 Trump and his allies quickly disputed Hutchinson's account, and the former president conducted his own interview days later disparaging her with derisive commentary and nicknames. Lisa Mascaro, ajc, 9 July 2022 The tone of twee amusement set by the jaunty score, which portends a silly, perhaps even clownishly derisive caricature, one that looks down on its protagonist with an air of superiority? Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post, 31 May 2022 Fox News' Tucker Carlson coined the derisive nickname after the Texas lawmaker dared to express support for beleaguered Ukraine following Russia's barbaric attack on it. Dean Obeidallah, CNN, 19 June 2022 While social media reaction to the case has been cruel and derisive, Stewart cautions against making broad generalizations based on that content. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see derision

First Known Use

circa 1662, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of derisive was circa 1662

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