Derisive – expressing ridicule, showing no respect for someone or something
(Pronounced dih-ry-siv)
To remember the definition of the word derisive, use the following mnemonic:
The rise, if (derisive) true, is a joke. A one penny rise is showing no respect to me. This is ridiculous.
Examples of derisive in a sentence
He was always derisive towards authority and it constantly got him into trouble.
The derisive attitude she had towards her home was appalling, the place was constantly a disgusting mess.
They'd finally had enough of their derisive manager, they all quit at once and left the restaurant with no waiters or chefs.
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