derisory sum

Frequency: 4.51.2 per million words

An amount of money that is so small it seems insulting.

derisoryADJECTIVE + NOUN

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sum

Examples (10)

  • The insurance company offered a derisory sum for the priceless antique that was destroyed.
  • They settled out of court for a derisory sum, just to end the legal battle.
  • After working all weekend, he was paid a derisory sum that barely covered his travel costs.
  • The property developer offered a derisory sum for their family home.
  • The arts program was allocated a derisory sum in the new city budget.
  • To offer such a talented artist a derisory sum is simply insulting.
  • He will likely reject your proposal if you only offer such a derisory sum.
  • How can they expect us to accept such a derisory sum for our land?
  • The union leader described the pay rise as a "derisory sum" and called for a strike.
  • The company's initial offer was such a derisory sum that negotiations broke down immediately.