Synonyms of derisive

derisive

adjective

di-ˈrī-siv 

as in ridiculous

so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter

the derisive performances of some of the singers on the talent show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ridiculous
• absurd
• silly
• pathetic
• stupid
• foolish
• comical
• unreasonable
• ludicrous
• laughable
• dumb
• derisory
• farcical
• irrational
• risible
• preposterous
• incredible
• idiotic
• insane
• crazy
• inane
• fatuous
• for the birds
• fantastic
• mad
• moronic
• nonsensical
• imbecile
• asinine
• cockamamy
• unwise
• witless
• simpleminded
• loony
• wacky
• jerky
• brainless
• unrealistic
• kooky
• unbelievable
• nutty
• illogical
• cuckoo
• inconceivable
• unreal
• daffy
• harebrained
• senseless
• daft
• half-baked
• half-witted
• balmy
• weak-minded
• screwball
• dotty
• far-fetched
• cockeyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• serious
• solemn
• earnest
• reasonable
• logical
• realistic
• rational
• credible
• sensible
• conceivable
• believable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of derisive

The revelation quickly made headlines, and the social-media peanut gallery was sharply derisive. — Emma Sandler, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025

There is nothing quite like experiencing a truly terrible film with a room full of gleefully derisive bad-movie fans. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2025

Earlier that day, Minaj had posted derisive comments about Roc Nation, suggesting the company had unsuccessfully tried to sign her. — Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025

While speaking to Jay Shetty on his podcast On Purpose in an episode released Wednesday, Watson spoke about the personal, derisive comments Rowling has made against her. — Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025