Social Critique Terms

verb to express contempt for; ridicule

• The professor would often deride students who did not meet his high academic standards.
• She couldn't help but deride her friend's fashion choices behind her back.
• Don't listen to him, he's just deriding you because he's jealous.
• The media's constant derision of the politician eventually led to his downfall.

noun a form of government in which a society is ruled by the least capable and most incompetent individuals

• The film 'Idiocracy' explores a dystopian future where society has devolved into extreme stupidity.
• I can't believe we're living in an idiocracy where common sense seems to be in short supply.
• This place is turning into a total idiocracy with all the ridiculous decisions being made.
• His leadership style is leading the company straight into an idiocracy, where incompetence reigns supreme.