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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The Colonel gives a dismissive wave over his shoulder.
From Literature
“We talk about recreation and short hop travel, and sometimes folks can be a little dismissive about that. I think that’s a huge mistake.”
From Los Angeles Times
Some fans were enthusiastic—“that was actually a pretty sincere and well written letter”— while others were dismissive: “How many times has he apologized, and then just did something even worse?”
That’s because their profitability perpetuates animation’s dismissive status as suited only for families or kids.
From Los Angeles Times
“That could be encouraging the majors to be less dismissive of trading, and who better than Glencore to acquire that capability from?”
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