Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
derisory
adjective
/dɪˈraɪzəri/
Definition
Derisory refers to something that is so small or inadequate that it is laughable or deserving of scorn.
Examples
- His derisory efforts to fix the issue only made things worse.
- The salary offered for the job was derisory, barely above minimum wage.
Meaning
The term describes an amount or value that is perceived as ridiculous or insufficient, often provoking mockery.
Synonyms
- ridiculous
- laughable
- absurd
- insignificant
- trivial
