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DERISORY Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word derisory. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word derisory. (close relations)
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contemptuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

disdainful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

jeering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

mocking
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

sarcastic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

scornful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

sneering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of contempt

taunting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

ridiculing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

absurd
adjectiveadj
noun

• a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

adjective satellite

• inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

cockeyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• turned or twisted toward one side

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• very drunk

idiotic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• insanely irresponsible

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• having a mental age of three to seven years

laughable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• arousing or provoking laughter

ludicrous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

nonsensical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• having no intelligible meaning

preposterous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

ridiculous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inspiring scornful pity

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

Alternatives for CONTEMPTUOUS

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