🔄 Synonyms of "Derisive"
5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| jeeringnoun | A mocking utterance. |
| tauntingnoun | Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule. |
| mockingnoun | derisive or contemptuous |
| gibelike | Like a gibe. |
| disrespectful | Lacking respect. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Derisive"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| jeeringnoun | A mocking utterance. |
| gibelike | Like a gibe. |
| mockingverb | derisive or contemptuous |
| taunting | Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule. |
| disrespectful | Lacking respect. |
| snide | Disparaging or derisive in an insinuative way. |
| derogative | Disparaging; tending or intending to be belittling. |
| sardonic | Scornfully mocking or cynical. |
| sneeringverb | Contemptful, mocking. |
| subderisorious | — |
| despectivenoun | Disparaging, derogatory; looking down upon. |
| mockworthy | Deserving to be mocked; risible. |
| pejorative | Disparaging, belittling or derogatory. |
| scornful | Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous; scathing; withering. |
| cynical | Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others. |
| reflectingverb | That reflects. |
| deprecative | Tending to deprecate. |
| derisory | Laughable, ridiculous, especially due to being small, inadequate, or low-quality; provoking derision. |
| ridic | (informal) ridiculous |
| ridiculous | Deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd. |
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