derisory
Example Sentences
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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
Tanya Wakeley, a teacher St Cecilia's College in Londonderry, and vice president of the National Education Union in Northern Ireland, said the 5.5% offer was "insulting and derisory".
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025
"It's just a terrible way to treat human beings - and I have heard from several sub-postmasters who have received similarly derisory offers, while others are still waiting."
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024
A derisory light showed faintly in the younger man's eyes as he inquired, softly: "That all, Mr. Pryor?"
From The Flirt by Tarkington, Booth
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
