derisive
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It was a time when creator Scott Adams wasn’t just a recognizable name but something of an aspirational one, when “the Dilbert guy” was more an affectionate nickname than a derisive shorthand.
From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026
The phrase carries a derisive jeer, a suggestion that anyone born into fame and wealth gets to glide through life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
Democrats are used to derisive criticism from Trump, of course.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025
The derisive videos and comments are something that the campaign sees as normal when engaging on any social media platform.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2024
"Well, don't do it again. Understand? Not at night There's enough silly talk about beasts, without the litthlus seeing you gliding about like a-" The derisive laughter that rose had fear in it and condemnation.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
Vocabulary lists containing derisive
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 2
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