How do you pronounce derisive?

derisive is pronounced as /dɪˈraɪsɪv/.

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derisive

😒derisive (deɾiˈsive)

adjective

/dɪˈraɪsɪv/

despectivo (despectivo)

derision derivation

Meaning

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

Traducción del significado

Expresar desprecio o burla.

Oraciones de ejemplo

She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.

Ella dio una risa despectiva ante su intento de cantar.

Synonyms

mocking, scornful, sneering, disdainful, sarcastic

Antonyms

respectful, admiring, supportive

Colocaciones

derisive laugh, derisive comment, derisive tone

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