derisory

Example Sentences

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Notwithstanding the derisory mood of the 1970s, the sense of loss and of destiny denied would arrive much later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"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

She also described the offer of compensation to people living near the pylon route was "derisory".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025

The term astrology had none of the unfortunate or derisory signification that it has at the present time.

From The Popes and Science The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time by Walsh, James J.