derisive

/dɝˈaɪsɪv/

expressing contempt or ridicule

derisive in a sentence

“She gave a derisive laugh at his suggestion.”

Latin derisus from deridere to ridicule from de- down + ridere to laugh

Related Words

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feeling or expressing contempt or derision

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rough and bad-mannered; coarse

churlish

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

crass

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

obtuse

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand

vapid

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland