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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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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
OTHER WORDS FROM dismissive
dis·mis·sive·ly, adverbWords nearby dismissive
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