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derisive

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derisive

(adjective)

Meaning

expressing contempt or ridicule

Example

"The derisive comments from the crowd made her feel discouraged."

Synonyms

mockingscornfulsarcastic

Antonyms

respectfuladmiring

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'deridere', meaning to mock.

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