Derisory and Important

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Derisory

Derisory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.
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Important is an antonym for derisory in topics: insignificant, poor.
Nearby Words: derision, derisive

Important

Important adjective - Having great meaning or lasting effect.
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Derisory is an antonym for important.
Nearby Words: importance, importantly, importation
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  • Electricians (an important job in TV production) at Thames Television, the station who provided the ITV service for viewers in London from Monday to Friday afternoon and undoubtedly the Team Mom of the ITV network, walked out over a pay increase they felt was derisory.
    Source: TV Strikes
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