derisory Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite incongruous; inviting ridicule
   ludicrous; idiotic; preposterous; cockeyed; ridiculous; absurd; laughable; nonsensical.
   
   • the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
   • that's a cockeyed idea
   • ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
   • a contribution so small as to be laughable
   • it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
   • a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
   • her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous

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