derisory vs ridiculous

derisory and ridiculous both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derisory	No	Yes	No	No
ridiculous	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, derisory and ridiculous are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of derisory include absurd, cockeyed, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous.

derisory (adjective)	ridiculous (adjective)
so unreasonable as to invite derision	so unreasonable as to invite derision
	broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
	inspiring scornful pity