dismissive

[ dis-mis-iv ]

/ dɪsˈmɪs ɪv /

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adjective

indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture.

indicating lack of interest or approbation; scornful; disdainful.

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Origin of dismissive

First recorded in 1635–45; dismiss + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM dismissive

dis·mis·sive·ly, adverb

Words nearby dismissive

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He was dismissive, Clemans-Cope said, dwelling more on the challenges that local governments face than on the teenagers’ appeals.
After setting ambitious climate goals, a liberal Md. suburb struggles to take action|Rebecca Tan|April 12, 2021|Washington Post
On a recent Friday, she had texted their mutual boss, Ben Silbermann, the CEO and co-founder of Pinterest, about what she describes as a particularly dismissive and erratic interaction she had with Morgenfeld where he had hung up on her.
Pinterest and the Subtle Poison of Sexism and Racism in Silicon Valley|Janice Min|March 22, 2021|Time
When Ehrlich describes man-made global warming without addressing politics, extractive industries, or socioeconomic nuances, it’s not just dismissive.
What Gretel Ehrlich Gets Wrong About Climate Change|Erin Berger|February 8, 2021|Outside Online
Hogue says that when he returned to the table and tried to enter the conversation, Cosby was dismissive.
‘I Saved My Friend From Bill Cosby’|Lloyd Grove|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Klein is simultaneously not only cynical about political leaders, but dismissive of them.
Naomi Klein’s ‘This Changes Everything’ Will Change Nothing|Michael Signer|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The stock market wasn't quite as dismissive of Murdoch's $80 billion bid as Time Warner was.
Don’t Count Rupert Murdoch Out Yet: Why The Magnate Hasn’t Given Up on Time Warner|Daniel Gross|July 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, the group claims, Somers acted dismissive and at one point in the meeting picked lint off his jacket.
Exclusive: Chiquita Is Blocking a 9/11 Victims’ Bill|Tim Mak|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To both of those concerns, however, Herz is dismissive in three parts.
Inside the Cult of CrossFit|William O’Connor|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Richard made a slight dismissive motion with his hand, as showing Mr. Gwynn that he might retire.
The President|Alfred Henry Lewis
Edna bent her head with a dismissive nod, and continued her frivolous conversation with the Count.
Mark Gildersleeve|John S. Sauzade

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