CEFR B2

derisive

adjective

Meaning

Expressing contempt or ridicule, often in a mocking or scornful way.

Examples

His derisive comments about her new hairstyle made her feel embarrassed.
The crowd responded with derisive jeers to the referee's controversial call.

Synonyms: mocking, scornful, contemptuous, sneering

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derisive (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

Definition

Expressing contempt or ridicule, often in a mocking or scornful way.

Examples

His derisive comments about her new hairstyle made her feel embarrassed.
The crowd responded with derisive jeers to the referee's controversial call.
She shot him a derisive glance, clearly unimpressed by his attempt at a joke.

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