1. The quality or state of being derisive; the characteristic of expressing contempt or ridicule.
Usage: Plural form of derisiveness; Abstract noun; typically used in formal or academic contexts

Examples

• The derisivenesses in her tone made it clear she did not take the proposal seriously.
• His comments were filled with derisivenesses toward the opposing team.
• The derisivenesses of the crowd's laughter stung the performer deeply.
• She detected multiple derisivenesses in the critic's review of her work.
• The derisivenesses expressed during the debate reflected the candidates' mutual disdain.