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
The Nipsa union, which represents the vets, said their walkout was over a "decision to impose a derisory pay award of £552" for civil service staff.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2023
The fresh dates were in response to a "derisory" 6% pay rise, said the BMA, a trade union for doctors.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2023
His defence had been weak; it struck us as almost derisory; and Mr. Hansombody agreed with me in a whisper that under similar circumstances he or I could have made a better fight for it.
From The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
