sarcastic

[sahr-kas-tik] / sɑrˈkæs tɪk /

ADJECTIVE

nasty, mocking in speech

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acerbic acid arrogant biting bitter brusque caustic derisive disparaging disrespectful mordant sardonic satirical saucy trenchant

WEAK

acerb acrimonious austere backhanded captious carping chaffing contemptuous contumelious corrosive cussed cutting cynical disillusioned evil hostile irascible ironical mean needling offensive ornery salty scorching scornful scurrilous severe sharp smart-alecky snarling sneering taunting twitting weisenheiming

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bland calm complimentary courteous kind mild nice polite respectful sweet

Example Sentences

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She posted a simple question, and her thank-you to the first person who answered was misconstrued as sarcastic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

“I answered a question where I was being sarcastic and ironic, and it’s followed me around,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Crucially, the "charming, witty, sarcastic" stranger she fell in love with was, in her own words, "stronger than me ten-fold".

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Judging from the upbeat tartness flavoring the humor of “I Love LA,” the show’s title isn’t sarcastic.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025

Mr. Ray looked at his brother and twisted his mouth up in a sarcastic way, making it clear that Robbie’s question was a dumb one.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds

sarcastic

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