derisory - Meaning in Sanskrit

derisory - Meaning in Sanskrit

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Definitions and Meaning of derisory in English

derisory adjective

1. so unreasonable as to invite derision

   Examples

   • "a contribution so small as to be laughable"
   • "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"
   • "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"
   • "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous"
   • "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"
   • "that's a cockeyed idea"
   • "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"

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