derisive
- characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.
Origin of derisive
Related Words for derisive
insulting, rude, sarcastic, mocking, disdainful, cheeky, scornful, cocky, contemptuous, crusty, flip, fresh, jeering, nervy, sassy, smart, scoffing, gally, tauntingExamples from the Web for derisive
Contemporary Examples of derisive
That being said, people in the deaf community felt free to make pointed and derisive comments about my CI.
The message is derisive—rhabdomyolysis and whatever else might happen to certain people is really for wimps and buffoons only.
A French satirical magazine runs some derisive cartoons of Muhammad.
Remember all the derisive comments about previous encounters?
In retrospect, Horyn thinks she made a mistake—though she says she didn't mean to be derisive about the actress' weight.
Historical Examples of derisive
There were those in the valley who viewed the Sabbath calm with a derisive smile.
The Law-BreakersRidgwell Cullum
They regarded him and his wife with derisive pity, tinged with anger.
FruitfulnessEmile Zola
The point was treated with contempt and some derisive laughter.
The Shadow of a CrimeHall Caine
As he did so, from the path above him came a derisive laugh which set his blood boiling.
'Smiles'Eliot H. Robinson
But there is no spur so galling as the derisive smile of a comely young woman.
Bloom of CactusRobert Ames Bennet
derisive
- showing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful