dismissive
Americanadjective
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indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration.
a curt, dismissive gesture.
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indicating lack of interest or approbation; scornful; disdainful.
Other Word Forms
- dismissively adverb
Etymology
Origin of dismissive
Example Sentences
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Manager Dave Roberts this week described the dynamic with the Japanese players as “very delicate,” and said neither he nor the organization “want to be dismissive of what it means to them representing their country.”
From Los Angeles Times
The high-profile AI investor, who has been dismissive of bubble talk, has been busy topping up tech holdings and buying the crypto dip, through various funds.
From Barron's
The high-profile AI investor, who has been dismissive of bubble talk, has been busy topping up tech holdings and buying the crypto dip, through various funds.
From Barron's
The proposed revisions included a change of name for the main character, sometimes called “Aunt Phoenix” by a dismissive nurse, to “Mrs. Jackson.”
When Neal and Samara asked him about it, he sounded almost dismissive.
From Los Angeles Times
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