derisive (redirected from derisiveness)

de·ri·sive  (d-rsv, -zv, -rsv, -rz-)

adj.

Mocking; jeering.

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de·risive·ly adv.

de·risive·ness n.

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derisive [dɪˈraɪsɪv -zɪv]

adj

showing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful

derisively  adv

derisiveness  n

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

derisive - abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'" gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting disrespectful - exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; "remarks disrespectful of the law"; "disrespectful in the presence of his parents"; "disrespectful toward his teacher"

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derisive

adjective mocking, ridiculing, jeering, taunting, scoffing, contemptuous, scornful He gave a short, derisive laugh.

Translations

derisive [dɪˈraɪsɪv] ADJ [laughter] → burlón

derisive [dɪˈraɪsɪv] adj [noise, expression, remark] → moqueur/euse, railleur/euse

derisive

adj → spöttisch, höhnisch; (= malicious) → hämisch, verächtlich

derisive [dɪˈraɪsɪv] adj (laughter) → di scherno, di derisione; (smile) → beffardo/a

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derisive [dɪˈraɪsɪv] adj (laughter) → di scherno, di derisione; (smile) → beffardo/a