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derisive

/dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/

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noun

Spott, Hohn

A derisive remark.

Examples :

"Her derisive remark about his old shoes embarrassed him in front of everyone. "

Ihre spöttische Bemerkung über seine alten Schuhe blamierte ihn vor allen.

attitude character language communication

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adjective

Spöttisch, höhnisch

Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.

Examples :

"The student's derisive laughter after his classmate stumbled during the presentation was hurtful and inappropriate. "

Das spöttische Gelächter des Schülers, nachdem sein Mitschüler während der Präsentation gestolpert war, war verletzend und unangebracht.

attitude character emotion language communication

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adjective

Spöttisch, verhöhnend

Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

Examples :

"The plot of the film was so derisive that the audience began to jeer."

Die Handlung des Films war so spöttisch, dass das Publikum zu höhnen begann.

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