Derisory
adjective
So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
He was offered a derisory sum of money for his work.
Often appears as...
- derisory sum
- derisory amount
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Ridiculing or showing a lack of respect.
Her derisory attitude was hurtful.
Often appears as...
- derisory laughter
- derisory comment
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
He was offered a derisory sum of money for his work.
Often appears as...
- derisory sum
- derisory amount
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Ridiculing or showing a lack of respect.
Her derisory attitude was hurtful.
Often appears as...
- derisory laughter
- derisory comment
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Understatement
Use 'derisory' when something is so small, it almost feels like an understatement or joke.
They called his life's work a derisory endeavor.
Pro Tip 2/3Expectation vs Reality
'Derisory' often highlights a disappointing discrepancy between what is expected and what is offered.
Her inheritance was a derisory amount, far less than she anticipated.
Pro Tip 3/3Almost Insulting
'Derisory' can imply that an offer is not just small but offensively so.
The workers received a derisory pay raise proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Understatement
Use 'derisory' when something is so small, it almost feels like an understatement or joke.
They called his life's work a derisory endeavor.
Pro Tip 2/3Expectation vs Reality
'Derisory' often highlights a disappointing discrepancy between what is expected and what is offered.
Her inheritance was a derisory amount, far less than she anticipated.
Pro Tip 3/3Almost Insulting
'Derisory' can imply that an offer is not just small but offensively so.
The workers received a derisory pay raise proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Understatement
Use 'derisory' when something is so small, it almost feels like an understatement or joke.
They called his life's work a derisory endeavor.
Pro Tip 2/3Expectation vs Reality
'Derisory' often highlights a disappointing discrepancy between what is expected and what is offered.
Her inheritance was a derisory amount, far less than she anticipated.
Pro Tip 3/3Almost Insulting
'Derisory' can imply that an offer is not just small but offensively so.
The workers received a derisory pay raise proposal.
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Video examples
Auret van Heerden:...
If the inspector did come along, it would be amazing if they were able to resist the bribe. Even if they did their jobs, and they cited those facilities for their violations, the fine would be derisory.
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Auret van Heerden:...
If the inspector did come along, it would be amazing if they were able to resist the bribe. Even if they did their jobs, and they cited those facilities for their violations, the fine would be derisory.
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Quote examples
Alan Sugar
English Businessman
I get angry when people bring derisory actions against me.
Quote examples
Alan Sugar
English Businessman
I get angry when people bring derisory actions against me.
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