Derision (noun)

1. The action of mocking or making fun of someone or something; ridicule.
2. The state of being mocked or made fun of; contempt.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin derisio(n-), from deridere "to laugh at, mock", from de- (expressing reversal) + ridere "to laugh".

Examples:

1. He faced derision for his unusual fashion choices.
2. The new policy was met with derision by the public.
3. The comedian's jokes were met with derision from the audience.
4. The proposal was met with derision from the committee members.
5. He faced derision from his peers for his lack of understanding of the subject.