Dismissive

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.

    "I was openly dismissive about transubstantiation, by which the host is consecrated, and according to Catholic doctrine, literally turns from mere bread into the body of Christ. “But all the atoms stay the same!” I would insist. “That makes no sense!”"

Adjective
  1. 1
    stopping to associate with wordnet
  2. 2
    showing indifference or disregard wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
cavaliercavaliercontemptuouscontemptuouscontumeliousdisdainful

Example

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"The archbishop caused an uproar with his dismissive comments about the nuns' concerns."

Etymology

From dismiss + -ive.

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