C2nounformalemotionsrelationships
US/dɪˈrɪʒ.ən/
UK/dɪˈrɪʒ.ən/
laughing at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you think they are stupid
In context
His idea was treated with derision at first, but later it made him rich.
She ignored the derision of classmates who mocked her accent.
The minister's comments drew derision on social media.
Words that go with derision
verb + preposition
- met with derisionThe city's new logo was met with derision from residents online.
- greeted with derisionThe plan to charge for parking was greeted with derision by local shops.
noun + preposition
- object of derisionHis old car became an object of derision among his friends.
- howls of derisionThe announcement was greeted with howls of derision.
adjective + noun
- public derisionThe singer faced public derision after the failed performance.