derisory

• يصف شيئًا صغيرًا أو غير كافٍ إلى حد يثير السخرية أو الاحتقار. ويُستخدم كذلك للدلالة على ما يبعث على الضحك لتفاهته أو رداءته.

Describes something that is so small or inadequate that it is ridiculous or contemptible.

1. Ridiculously small or inadequateC1formal

   So small or insufficient as to be laughable or contemptible.

   تافه حقير

   • The company offered a derisory salary for the position.
   • His derisory contribution to the project was an insult.
   • They received a derisory sum in compensation for the damage.

   المرادفاتinadequateinsignificantlaughablemeagernegligiblepaltrypettypitifultrifling

   الأضدادadequateampleconsiderablesubstantialsufficient

2. Expressing contempt or mockeryC1formal

   Showing a lack of respect or scorn, often through laughter or ridicule.

   ساخر

   • She gave a derisory laugh at his suggestion.
   • The audience responded with derisory comments.
   • His derisory tone made everyone uncomfortable.

   المرادفاتcontemptuousderisivedisparagingjeeringmockingsarcasticscornfulsneering

   الأضدادappreciativecomplimentarydeferentialhonoringpraisingrespectful