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
In the same summer as Arsenal's failed attempt to sign Suarez, Everton described a £28m joint-bid from Manchester United for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines as "derisory and insulting".
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2023
His dark eyes were bent on her and she surprised on his face an expression half derisory, half quizzical.
From The Lady of the Mount by Isham, Frederic Stewart
