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derisive

adjective

/dɪˈraɪsɪv/

Meaning

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.

mocking, scornful, sneering, disdainful, sarcastic

respectful, admiring, supportive

derisive laugh, derisive comment, derisive tone

intensely passionate or fervent

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

Absolutely necessary and cannot be done without.

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

closely connected or appropriate to what is being considered or done

Unclear, misty, or not easy to see; also vague or uncertain.