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Derisory

Definition

(formal) Ridiculously small or insignificant; so small as to be considered laughable or contemptible. Typically used to express disdain or dismissal of something that is perceived as being of little value or consequence.

Example Sentences

1The company offered a derisory sum of money as compensation for the damage caused by their negligence.
2Critics dismissed the government's proposal as derisory, arguing that it failed to address the root causes of the problem.
3The artist's latest work was met with derisory reviews, with many critics panning its lack of originality and depth.
4The derisory amount of funding allocated to the project made it clear that the government was not serious about tackling the issue.
5The comedian's jokes about the politician's derisory record on environmental issues brought the house down.

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