derisory
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sɪv, -ˈrɪs adjective
characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.
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derisive (dɪˈraɪsɪv, -zɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| showing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful | |
| de'risively | |
| —adv | |
| de'risiveness | |
| —n | |
| derisory (dɪˈraɪsərɪ, -zərɪ) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | subject to or worthy of derision, esp because of being ridiculously small or inadequate |
| 2. | another word for derisive |
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Example sentences
Most private sector pension schemes are producing derisory benefits by past standards.
So the dean made a derisory counter offer calculating, correctly, that he would not move.
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