derision

Example Sentences

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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

As Mr. Gennari reminds us, “this was vitally important cultural work at a time when jazz was still an object of widespread derision, devaluation, and misunderstanding.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

They would laugh with derision, but only a mild derision, because she was still their African sister, even if she had briefly lost her way.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie