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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
Adjective
too small or inadequate to be considered seriously: the shareholders have dismissed the offer as derisory
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
Translations
derisory [dɪˈraɪzərɪ] adj [sum] → irrisorio; [laughter, person] → burlón/ona, irónico
derisory [dɪˈraɪsərɪ] adj [sum] → dérisoire; [smile, person] → moqueur/euse, railleur/euse
derisory [dɪˈraɪsərɪ] deride adjspöttisch;
(sum) → lächerlich
derisory [dɪˈraɪsərɪ] adj [sum] → irrisorio/a


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