derisory

Example Sentences

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Notwithstanding the derisory mood of the 1970s, the sense of loss and of destiny denied would arrive much later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"All too often, the sentences handed down against the perpetrators of antisemitic offences and crimes seem derisory," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Sir Alan first received an offer of redress in January 2024, which he rejected, describing it as "cruel and derisory".

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Kevin Lindsay, Scotland organiser for Aslef, previously warned that train drivers were likely to launch industrial action due to the "derisory" pay offer from ScotRail.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024

One of the fellows thus unceremoniously addressed had actually begun to feel in his shabby garments for the article required when his companion uttered a short derisory oath.

From Half A Chance by Isham, Frederic Stewart