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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    sarcastic mocking scornful contemptuous disdainful ridiculing sneering jeering taunting teasing insulting abusive offensive hurtful unkind bitter caustic acerbic sharp biting severe critical disapproving disparaging belittling demeaning deprecating derogatory pejorative defamatory libelous slanderous vitriolic vile nasty unpleasant uncharitable ungenerous unfriendly hostile aggressive confrontational belligerent truculent quarrelsome argumentative contentious cantankerous irritable testy petulant cross cranky grouchy grumpy surly sullen sulky morose glum dismal gloomy depressing disheartening discouraging dispiriting

    Meaning of Be Derisive

    to speak or behave in a way that shows contempt or ridicule

    Definitions

    • To express contempt or ridicule for someone or something, often in a humorous or ironic way
    • * To speak or behave in a way that shows a lack of respect or seriousness
    • * To use irony or sarcasm to criticize or mock someone or something

    Etymology of Be Derisive

    The word "derisive" comes from the Latin "derisus", which is the past participle of "deridere", meaning "to laugh at" or "to mock"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe speech or behavior that is contemptuous or ridiculing

    Example Uses

    • The comedian's derisive comments about the politician's hairpiece had the audience in stitches
    • * The teacher's derisive tone made the student feel belittled and embarrassed
    • * The derisive laughter from the crowd made the performer feel uncomfortable and self-conscious

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    respectful courteous polite friendly kind gentle considerate thoughtful charitable generous warm welcoming affectionate loving admiring approving praising complimentary flattering encouraging supportive uplifting heartening inspiring motivational optimistic positive pleasant agreeable amicable conciliatory placatory soothing calming reassuring comforting

    Related Nouns

    mockery ridicule scorn contempt disdain disrespect insult abuse offense hurt bitterness acrimony rancor animosity hostility aggression confrontation belligerence truculence quarrelsomeness argumentativeness contentiousness cantankerousness irritability testiness petulance crossness crankiness grouchiness grumpiness sullenness sulking moroseness glumness gloominess depressiveness disheartenment discouragement dispiritedness

    Related Verbs

    mock ridicule scorn disdain disrespect insult abuse offend hurt belittle demean deprecate derogate defame libel slander vituperate taunt tease jeer sneer laugh gibe jibe quip jest joke satirize caricature parody burlesque

    Related Adjectives

    mocking ridiculing scornful contemptuous disdainful disrespectful insulting abusive offensive hurtful belittling demeaning deprecatory derogatory defamatory libelous slanderous vitriolic bitter acerbic caustic sharp biting severe critical disapproving disparaging cantankerous irritable testy petulant cross cranky grouchy grumpy surly sullen sulky morose glum dismal gloomy depressing disheartening discouraging dispiriting