derision
Prononciation : [dɪˈrɪʒən]
Mot
Contexte : « emotion »
(noun) when someone makes fun of someone else in a cruel or unkind way. It’s like laughing at someone not because something is funny, but because you think they are silly or not good enough.
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She felt proud of her art, even when faced with some derision from her classmates.
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He did not receive any derision for his ideas; everyone respected his opinions.
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Why do people sometimes express derision instead of being supportive?
Contexte : « behavior »
(noun) the act of mocking or ridiculing someone or something. It shows that a person thinks the other person or idea is worthless or foolish.
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His performance was met with derision, but he continued to improve.
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I didn’t face derision during my presentation; people were very encouraging.
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How does derision affect people's feelings when they share their thoughts?
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