Synonyms of derisible
84 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for derisible is pathetic. Other synonyms of derisible are despicable, base, laughable, miserable and contemptible. The opposite of derisible is respectable.
Synonyms and similar words for derisible
adjectiveDeserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
- contemptibleDeserving contempt.
- deridableCapable of, or suitable for, being derided.
- derisive
- abject
- filthy
- baseMorally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
- beggarly
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
- carrion figurativelyDisgusting, horrid, rotten.
- cheap
- choicalSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- cringingAct of one who cringes.
- damnable
- dedecorousDisgraceful; unbecoming.
- degraded
- deplorable
- despicableFit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- despisableWorthy to be despised.
- dirty
- discreditable
- disdainableAble to be disdained; subject to disdain.
- disgraceful
- dishonorable
- disreputableNot respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
- execrable
- groveling
- hylicSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- hylicalSynonym of physical or material.
- ignoble
- ignominiousEspecially of a person: deserving of disgrace or dishonour; contemptible, despicable.
- ingloriousIgnominious; disgraceful.
- lame
- laughableWorthless; worthy of contempt or derision.
- loathsomeHighly offensive; abominable, sickening.
- lousyUnderhanded; mean; contemptible.
- low
- ludicrous
- mean
- mean-spiritedHaving a base, nasty, petty, or malevolent disposition; tawdry.
- miserableWretched; worthless; mean; contemptible.
- obscene
- outrageous
- paltry
- patheticArousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
- pissass vulgarWorthless, backward, undeveloped, nondescript, reprehensible, or small.
- pitiableThat deserves, evokes or can be given pity; pitiful.
- pitiful
- plebeian
- punkBad, substandard.
- putrid
- reprehensibleDeserving of reprehension.
- reprehensiveReprehensible.
- reptile
- reptilianUnthinking, low, base, contemptible.
- ridiculous
- risible
- roynish
- scabbedVile; worthless.
- scornworthyWorthy of scorn.
- scummySleazy, worthless, no good.
- scurvyOf a person or thing: disgustingly mean; contemptible, despicable, low.
- shabby
- shameful
- shit vulgarNasty; despicable.
- sleazy
- slavish
- slimy
- sordid
- sorry
- trashy
- ugly
- uncommendableNot commendable.
- uncoolNot in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
- unmentionableToo embarrassing or shocking to be discussed.
- unwashed
- unsophisticatedNot sophisticated; lacking sophistication.
- unworthyNot worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.
- vile
- vulgar
- weak
- worthlessHaving no worth or use; without value.
- wretchedOf a person, etc.: behaving in a manner causing contempt; base, despicable, wicked.
- reptitious obsolete
- scald obsolete
Opposite of derisible
adjectiveDeserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
- respectable
- underisiveNot derisive.
Meaning of derisible
- adjective Deserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
derisible in other languages
Questions about synonyms of derisible
- What is another word for derisible?
- Derisible has 84 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pathetic, despicable, base, laughable, miserable, contemptible, reprehensible and inglorious.
- What is the opposite of derisible?
- The opposite of derisible is respectable.
- What does derisible mean?
- Derisible means deserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
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