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 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.”
Kelley said that he would counter by asking them how it affected how hard he worked and responded to their concerns with quick, dismissive comebacks and verbal and emotional outbursts.
From Los Angeles Times
“In rejecting the dismissive gaze of others, Jones stands in the light of her own extremely able self.”
From New York Times
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