What is another word for derisory?
378 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ dɪɹˈa͡ɪzəɹˌi], [ dɪɹˈaɪzəɹˌi], [ d_ɪ_ɹ_ˈaɪ_z_ə_ɹ_ˌi]
Derisory is an adjective that describes something that is ridiculous, absurd, or laughable. It is often used to express disapproval or contempt for something that is seen as trivial or insignificant. Some synonyms for derisory include contemptuous, insulting, mocking, and scornful. Other words that can be used to convey the same idea include ridiculous, ludicrous, absurd, and preposterous. All of these synonyms are used to indicate that something is considered to be foolish or ridiculous and should not be taken seriously. In general, any word that suggests a lack of seriousness or respect can be used as a synonym for derisory.
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Similar words for derisory:
- all (adjective)
- contemptuous (adjective)
- crazy (adjective)
- farcical (adjective)
- laughable (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- paltry (adjective)
- piddling (adjective)
- ridiculous (adjective)
- other relevant words (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Derisory:
adj.
• all (adjective) • contemptuous (adjective)- high and mighty,
- temperamental,
- sardonic,
- haughty,
- snobbish,
- snippy,
- audacious,
- hard,
- derisive,
- insulting,
- sneering,
- opprobrious,
- cheeky,
- cavalier,
- snooty,
- disrespectful,
- snootiest,
- hardnosed,
- disdainful,
- dog it,
- bold,
- cool,
- hard-nosed,
- condescending,
- coldshoulder,
- contumelious,
- supercilious,
- on high horse,
- uppity,
- scornful,
- snotty,
- high hat,
- upstage,
- cold-shoulder.
- harebrained,
- foolish,
- inane,
- imprudent,
- odd,
- impracticable,
- balmy,
- eccentric,
- loony,
- puerile,
- outrageous,
- quixotic,
- silly,
- strange,
- unworkable,
- short-sighted,
- fatuous,
- half-baked,
- irresponsible,
- bizarre,
- goofy,
- foolhardy,
- inappropriate,
- insane,
- weird,
- peculiar,
- senseless,
- wild.
- witty,
- riot,
- jocular,
- hilarious,
- asinine,
- mocking,
- entertaining,
- fantastic,
- humorous,
- facetious,
- rich,
- scream,
- mirthful,
- jocose,
- unusual,
- farcical.
- paltry,
- ridiculous,
- Gelastic,
- ill-conceived,
- screamer,
- campier,
- for grins,
- Unconsequential,
- campy,
- rioter,
- beyond reason,
- har-har,
- jokey,
- campiest,
- crazy,
- contemptuous,
- laughing,
- beyond all reason,
- out of all reason,
- low-down,
- lowdown.
- despicable,
- cheap,
- base,
- limited,
- beggarly,
- contemptible,
- ineffectual,
- puny,
- mean,
- shoddy,
- trashy,
- narrow,
- common,
- sorry,
- wretched,
- slight,
- set,
- sleazy,
- shabby.
- incredible,
- slaphappy,
- antic,
- wacky,
- unbelievable,
- grotesque,
- jerky,
- foolheaded,
- Daffy,
- sappy,
- impossible,
- nutty.
n.
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- poor.
- lesser,
- nonsensical,
- inconsiderable,
- play,
- two-bit,
- idiotic,
- meaningless,
- worth,
- inferior,
- footling,
- inconsequential,
- vestigial,
- stay,
- nickel-and-dime,
- poxy,
- little,
- sub,
- low,
- picayune,
- tinpot,
- preposterous,
- lowly,
- venial,
- peripheral,
- cockeyed,
- shadow,
- piddling,
- subordinate,
- humble,
- insubstantial,
- inessential,
- matter,
- small-time,
- ludicrous,
- nothing,
- petty,
- fiddling,
- neither,
- junior,
- fringe,
- mouldy,
- absurd,
- sideshow,
- second class,
- big,
- need,
- small,
- trifling,
- miss,
- forgettable,
- marginal,
- rinky-dink,
- subsidiary,
- laughable,
- unimportant,
- insignificant,
- piffling,
- secondary,
- account,
- symbolic,
- end,
- incidental,
- triviality,
- background,
- pettifogging,
- subordination,
- minor,
- merely,
- trivial,
- picture,
- mere,
- penny-ante,
- valueless.
Other synonyms:
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- insufficient,
- meager,
- measly,
- short-handed,
- scantily,
- dearth.
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•
- unsatisfied.
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•
- short.
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- off.
- filthy,
- detractive,
- defamatory,
- slighting,
- leering,
- unimpressive,
- trenchant,
- poisonous,
- calumnious,
- spiteful,
- biting,
- Ridiculing,
- taunting,
- malefic,
- scurrilous,
- acerbic,
- ungenerous,
- jeering,
- cutting,
- sarcastic,
- profane,
- mock,
- catty,
- malicious,
- acidulous,
- dirty,
- depreciatory,
- high-handed,
- belittling,
- imbecile,
- ironical,
- Maligning,
- bitter,
- vile,
- Affronting,
- quizzical,
- snide,
- invective,
- acidic,
- thersitical,
- denunciative,
- harsh,
- nasty,
- deprecative,
- Cavilling,
- calumniatory,
- proud,
- irreverent,
- burlesque,
- vulgar,
- unreasonable,
- too little,
- Panning,
- Twitting,
- caustic,
- denigrating,
- virulent,
- smart-alecky,
- crocked,
- pompous,
- carping,
- censorious,
- overweening,
- degrading,
- tiny,
- vituperative,
- satiric,
- reproachful,
- smutty,
- teasing,
- not enough,
- disparaging,
- hissing,
- Objurgatory,
- Vilifying,
- superior,
- venomous,
- Reviling,
- roasting,
- scoffing,
- deprecatory,
- bantering,
- smart,
- loaded,
- lordly,
- captious,
- grinning,
- pathetic,
- unsatisfactory,
- soused,
- pie-eyed,
- cynical,
- smart-ass,
- scandalous,
- regal,
- malevolent,
- rude,
- Fooling,
- foul,
- acrimonious,
- slanderous,
- Smirking,
- derogative,
- abusive,
- acrid,
- wet,
- bitchy,
- critical,
- flippant,
- ironic,
- incisive,
- pejorative,
- libellous,
- libelous,
- depreciative,
- uncomplimentary,
- demeaning,
- satirical,
- offensive,
- scathing,
- Aspersive,
- razzing,
- acid,
- railing,
- obscene,
- Pathetical,
- stingy,
- denunciatory,
- sloshed,
- Kidding.
How to use "Derisory" in context?
There is no single English word that perfectly conveys the derisory feeling that a word or phrase can evoke. In general, derisory terms are ones that are used to describe something or someone that is considered to be worthless, insignificant, or contemptible. Slang terms such as bitch, turd, and zero may also be used to refer to people or things with a disparaging connotation.
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Adjective
degrading, humiliating, insignificant, preposterous, tiny, trivial.
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