Definition & Meaning of "dismissive"in English

dismissive

showing a lack of interest or respect by ignoring or minimizing someone or something's importance

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most dismissive

Comparative

more dismissive

gradable

domain

behavior, attitude, communication

Examples

His dismissive tone suggested he didn't value her opinion.

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dismissive

dismiss

miss

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