Derisive and Ridiculous

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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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Ridiculous and derisive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ridiculous" instead an adjective "Derisive".

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

Usage example: a movie thriller with such a ridiculous plot that it gets only guffaws from audiences

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Derisive and ridiculous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Ridiculous".

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