dismissive
adjective
indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration.
dismissively
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a word derived from
dismissive.
Example Sentences
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He dismissively compares the building to a mona de Pascua, an Easter cake decorated with colorful sprinkles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Comey responded dismissively to the charges and vowed to fight them.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
He said the same thing almost word for word to an “Entertainment Tonight” correspondent who took the news completely — almost dismissively? — in stride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
Alvarez landed a heavy right in the closing seconds of the round, but Crawford merely smiled dismissively.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025
“Your argument doesn’t hold water at all, you sophist,” Miss Adebayo said, and dismissively downed what was in her glass.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
