Derisive and Reasonable

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Derisive adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.

Usage example: the derisive performances of some of the singers on the talent show

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Reasonable is an antonym for derisive.

Reasonable adjective - According to the rules of logic.

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Derisive is an antonym for reasonable.

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