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derisory

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de·ri·so·ry  (d-rs-r, -z-)
adj.
1. Expressing derision; derisive.
2. Laughable; ridiculous: a contribution so small as to be derisory.

derisory [dɪˈraɪsərɪ -zərɪ]
adj
1. subject to or worthy of derision, esp because of being ridiculously small or inadequate
2. another word for derisive
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.derisoryderisory - incongruous;inviting ridicule; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "that's a cockeyed idea"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"; "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous"
foolish - devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision"

derisory
adjective ridiculous, insulting, outrageous, ludicrous, preposterous, laughable, contemptible She was being paid a derisory amount of money.
Translations
derisory [dɪˈraɪsərɪ] ADJ
1. [amount] → irrisorio
derisory [dɪˈraɪsəri dɪˈraɪzəri] adj
(= very small) [sum] → dérisoire
[comment, response, laughter] → moqueur/euse, railleur/euse
derisory
adj
amount, offerlächerlich
derisory [dɪˈraɪsərɪ] adj
a. (amount) → irrisorio/a

derisory [dɪˈraɪsərɪ] adj
a. (amount) → irrisorio/a


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