Meaning & use
dismissive
Showing that someone considers a person or idea not worth serious attention.
See it in a sentence
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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