derisive

Example Sentences

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The title sounds derisive, but the show is anything but.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Democrats are used to derisive criticism from Trump, of course.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

His father used the derisive German term “der Gauner,” which means crook or swindler.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

His derisive tone and relentless questioning were typical for Alito and not what concerned me.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2024

He kept the chaplain in a constant state of terror with his curt, derisive tongue and his knowing, cynical eyes that the chaplain was never brave enough to meet for more than an accidental second.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller