嘲笑的な
解説 Definition
人を馬鹿にしたような、あざけりや軽蔑を含んだ態度や表現。
If something is derisive, it shows ridicule or disrespect toward someone or something. It is often used for comments, laughter, or expressions that make another person seem foolish.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
derisive は動詞 deride（公然とあざける）を土台に覚えるのが最短。語尾 -ive は「その性質をもつ」なので、「人をあざける性質のある」→「嘲笑的な」。単なる funny や joking ではなく、相手を下に見て笑う冷たさがあるのが核。a derisive laugh, a derisive smile, a derisive tone のように、笑い方・表情・口調と結びつきやすい。mocking や scornful に近いが、笑い混じりの軽蔑を強く感じたら derisive。decisive とつづりが少し似るので混同注意。
Link it to the verb `deride`. The ending `-ive` means "having that quality," so `derisive` is the kind of look, laugh, or tone that comes from deriding someone. Remember common pairs like `a derisive smile` or `a derisive laugh`, where the feeling is cold and mocking, not just playful.
例文
His derisive laughter made her feel humiliated in front of everyone.
彼の嘲笑的な笑い声は、みんなの前で彼女に屈辱を感じさせた。
The crowd let out a derisive cheer when the politician stumbled over his words.
政治家が言葉に詰まると、群衆は嘲るような歓声を上げた。
She ignored his derisive comments and continued with her presentation.
彼女は彼の嘲笑的なコメントを無視してプレゼンを続けた。
derisive の類義語・関連語
derisive の語源・成り立ち Etymology
derisive はラテン語 deridere「嘲り笑う」に由来し、フランス語系を経て英語に入った語です。de-「すっかり・下へ」＋ ridere「笑う」から成り、相手を笑いものにして突き放す感覚が「嘲笑的な」につながります。関連語は deride, ridicule。
`Derisive` comes from Latin `deridere`, meaning "to laugh at" or "mock," and reached English through French and Latin forms. It is built from `de-` and `ridere`, meaning "to laugh." The sense developed from laughing at someone directly to the broader idea of showing scorn or mockery, and related English words include `deride` and `ridicule`.
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