Derisive Definition

dĭ-rīsĭv, -zĭv, -rĭsĭv, -rĭz-
adjective
Mocking; jeering.
American Heritage
Showing derision; ridiculing.
Webster's New World
Provoking derision; ridiculous.
Webster's New World
The definition of derisive is verbal abuse, expressing ridicule or mocking someone.
An example of something that would be described as derisive is a tirade of verbal abuse and jeering.
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Origin of Derisive

  • From the participle stem of Latin dērīdeō (“I deride”).

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Derisive Sentence Examples

  • 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.

  • Phin practically withered under the derisive grins of the school bullies.

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