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.

Origin of dismissive

First recorded in 1635–45; dismiss + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM dismissive

dis·mis·sive·ly, adverb

Words nearby dismissive

dismay, disme, dismember, dismiss, dismissal, dismissive, dismount, dismutase, disnature, Disney, Disneyfy

Example sentences from the Web for dismissive

Hogue says that when he returned to the table and tried to enter the conversation, Cosby was dismissive.
‘I Saved My Friend From Bill Cosby’|Lloyd Grove|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Klein is simultaneously not only cynical about political leaders, but dismissive of them.
Naomi Klein’s ‘This Changes Everything’ Will Change Nothing|Michael Signer|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The stock market wasn't quite as dismissive of Murdoch's $80 billion bid as Time Warner was.
Don’t Count Rupert Murdoch Out Yet: Why The Magnate Hasn’t Given Up on Time Warner|Daniel Gross|July 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To both of those concerns, however, Herz is dismissive in three parts.
Inside the Cult of CrossFit|William O’Connor|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Lockheed Martin, the lead contractor on the F-35B, was dismissive.
Why Can’t America’s Newest Stealth Jet Land Like It’s Supposed To?|Bill Sweetman|May 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Edna bent her head with a dismissive nod, and continued her frivolous conversation with the Count.
Mark Gildersleeve|John S. Sauzade