Derisory and Worthwhile

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Derisory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

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Worthwhile is an antonym for derisory in poor topic.

Nearby Words: derision, derisive

Worthwhile adjective - Sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest.

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Derisory is an antonym for worthwhile.

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Worthwhile and Derisory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/derisory/worthwhile

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