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 in1635–45; dismiss + -ive

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dis·mis·sive·ly, adverb

How to use dismissive in a sentence

So Greene, dismissive of media reports about the inquiry, embraced an alternate reality that answered the question in the way she wanted.
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Some managers can be dismissive of freelancers if they know they’re only going to be around for a short while.
How marketers can avoid threats and claim opportunities with distributed teams|Fiverr|November 23, 2020|Digiday
The president’s attitude toward climate science is, of course, equally dismissive.
America’s technological leadership is at stake in this election|Gideon Lichfield|October 29, 2020|MIT Technology Review
That is being very dismissive of the role that we play in government, which is that of a legislator.
When Is a Meeting Not a Meeting and a Lawmaker Not a Lawmaker? When It’s Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago.|by Mick Dumke|September 24, 2020|ProPublica

The man, Jeffrey Weisenfeld, didn't miss a beat before waving his hand dismissively and blurting out, "Not interested."
Long Island Anti-Muslim Free Speech Rally Forsakes Press Freedom|Ali Gharib|April 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
At one point in his reply, Robert dismissively describes one study of gun safety as a "tiny phone survey" "conducted in 1996."
Are Gun Accidents 'Very Rare'?|David Frum|February 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“Moderates are backing moderates … no surprise there,” Rick Santorum said dismissively.
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“These guys are not important,” said the senior Afghan official dismissively.
U.S. Officials Holding Secret Talks With the Taliban in Qatar|Ron Moreau, Sami Yousafzai, Tara McKelvey|December 31, 2011|DAILY BEAST
When she approached Cherry, he told her the line was too expensive "and he dismissively walked towards Denton and McDonough."
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"These are not mine," said Ugolini, waving a hand dismissively.
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