Derisive
Derisive adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.
Dismissive and derisive are semantically related in disdainful topic. In some cases you can use "Dismissive" instead an adjective "Derisive".
Dismissive
Dismissive adjective - Showing indifference or disregard.
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Synonyms for Dismissive
Derisive and dismissive are semantically related in contemptuous topic. Sometimes you can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Dismissive".
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- rude and derisive
- rude and dismissive
- disrespectful and derisive
- disrespectful and dismissive
- insulting and derisive
- insulting and dismissive
- scornful and derisive
- scornful and dismissive
- contemptuous and derisive
- contemptuous and dismissive
- sarcastic and derisive
- sarcastic and dismissive
- insolent and derisive
- insolent and dismissive
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