Derisive
(adjective)
- Expressing or showing ridicule or contempt; mocking.
- Expressing or indicating a feeling of contempt or ridicule.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin deris- "mocked", from the verb deridere (see derision).
Examples:
- He made a derisive comment about her appearance.
- The audience gave the comedian a derisive applause.
- The employee's derisive attitude towards his coworkers caused tension in the office.
- She made a derisive gesture towards the idea.
- The politician's derisive attitude towards the opposition led to a heated debate.