derisive

• Qui exprime le mépris ou la moquerie ; marqué par la raillerie ou l'ironie blessante.

Expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking.

1. Expressing contempt or ridiculeC1formal

   Showing that you think someone or something is stupid or silly; mocking.

   dérisoire / moqueur

   • He gave a derisive laugh when she suggested the idea.
   • The audience responded with derisive comments.
   • Her derisive tone made him feel embarrassed.

   Synonymescontemptuousdismissivedisparagingjeeringmockingsarcasticsardonicscornfulsneeringtaunting

   Antonymesappreciativecomplimentaryflatteringrespectful

2. Causing mockery or scornC1formal

   Intended to make someone or something seem ridiculous.

   moqueur, dérisoire

   • The politician faced derisive remarks from the opposition.
   • His derisive attitude towards the proposal was obvious.
   • They made derisive gestures at the performer.

   Synonymescontemptuousdismissivedisparagingjeeringmockingscornfulsneeringtaunting

   Antonymescelebratorycomplimentaryhonoringrespectful