Meaning & use

dismissive

adjective·Academic

Showing that someone considers a person or idea not worth serious attention.

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He gave a dismissive wave of his hand and walked away without answering.

Her dismissive tone during the meeting discouraged anyone else from sharing ideas.

A note on using this word

Dismissive describes an attitude conveyed through tone, gesture, or a brief remark, not necessarily an explicit rejection.

Words with a similar meaning

disdainfulscornful

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