Derisive and Shrewish

Derisive

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

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

Shrewish

Shrewish adjective - Continually complaining or faultfinding.
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Derisive and shrewish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Shrewish".

Nearby Word: shrew
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