derision

Example Sentences

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Asking what his job title would be, he met with derision: “What title? Call yourself contessa if you want to!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

In the years since Black achieved notoriety, a single unknown artist is unlikely to reach universal derision in 2026 — but internet pile-ons are just as popular as they’ve always been.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

So far, Wall Street’s reaction to the proposals has been a mix of derision and disbelief.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

His decision to transfer was met with widespread derision from Huskies fans and officials, who made it known the university would enforce Williams’ contract even if it meant taking him to court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

A monkey on the mast above howled derision, almost as if it could taste his frustration.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin