derisory

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"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

However, the Scottish Fishermen's Federation has described the deal as "disastrous" and said an offer of £28m for Scottish fishermen from the fund was "close to derisory".

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

The Nipsa union, which represents the vets, said their walkout was over a "decision to impose a derisory pay award of £552" for civil service staff.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2023

The NASUWT's Justin McCamphill also told BBC News NI that the latest pay offer was "derisory".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2023

Brilliant and derisory successes, in which he saw his own image and the image of his work weakened or caricatured in mediocre minds; and there is but scant pleasure in that.

From Jean-Christophe Journey's End by Cannan, Gilbert