Use the adjective derisive to describe something or someone that mocks, expresses contempt, or ridicules. ... If you say something derisive, you show contempt or ridicule, as in a derisive glare at your noisy neighbors.
How do you use derisive?
Derisive sentence example
- Her derisive attitude will not be tolerated long here. ...
- No one wants to deal with Jim beecause he is so derisive towards his coworkers. ...
- She let out a short, derisive laugh when she heard the latest news from her gossiping friends. ...
- Her latest email seemed almost derisive , but it's hard to tell.
What is a derisive remark?
adjective. UK /dɪˈraɪsɪv/ DEFINITIONS1. showing that you think someone or something is stupid, unimportant, or useless. derisive remarks/comments.
