Derisory
Derisory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.
Pitiful and derisory are semantically related in poor topic. In some cases you can use "Pitiful" instead an adjective "Derisory", when it comes to topics like inadequate.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- mean and derisory
- mean and pitiful
- insignificant and derisory
- insignificant and pitiful
- shabby and derisory
- shabby and pitiful
- small and derisory
- small and pitiful
- inadequate and derisory
- inadequate and pitiful
- worthless and derisory
- worthless and pitiful
- contemptible and derisory
- contemptible and pitiful
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