derision

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away."

"The mayor's office held a special ceremony to honor the city's firefighters. "

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"The accused refused to reveal the source of the illegal drugs she was selling."

"I have a small suggestion for fixing this: try lifting the left side up a bit."

"Their loud laughter betrayed their presence."

"The rock star wore black with outlandish pink and green spiked hair."

"The union representatives are currently treating with the company about better wages and benefits for the workers. "

"There were many laughing children running on the school grounds."

"The student's unusual art project was derided by some of his classmates, who made fun of it openly. "