Word
derided
Phoneticsde·rid·ed
US/dɪˈɹaɪdɪd/
UK/dɪɹˈaɪdɪd/
Definition
v. to make fun of someone or something in a mean or cruel way. It is a strong word for showing that you think someone is not important or is foolish.
v. to treat with contempt or scorn; to mock or ridicule in a harsh and critical manner. Often implies a public or social rejection of an idea or person.
Examples
“The new plan was derided by the local residents.”
“The scientist's controversial theory was derided by his peers, who dismissed it as a waste of time.”
“While the initial proposal was met with enthusiasm, the revised version was derided as a cynical attempt to placate critics without actually addressing the underlying issues.”
Examples
simple
“The new plan was derided by the local residents.”
contextual
“The scientist's controversial theory was derided by his peers, who dismissed it as a waste of time.”
complex
“While the initial proposal was met with enthusiasm, the revised version was derided as a cynical attempt to placate critics without actually addressing the underlying issues.”
Real-World Examples
“Trump threatened the EU with “serious tariffs” and a halt to trade after the proposal – an idea he derided as “laughable”.” “In Delhi's social circles, she was sometimes derided as "the Italian au pair".” Word family
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