dismissive

[US]/dɪs'mɪsɪv/
[UK]/dɪs'mɪsɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. showing a lack of interest or respect; expressing a feeling of superiority or dismissal

Phrases & Collocations

dismissive attitude

Example Sentences

monetarist theory is dismissive of the need to control local spending.

Her manner was coldly dismissive.

his dismissive attitude towards women left him isolated.

she lifted her shoulders in a dismissive shrug.

She might have been less dismissive of my talents if he could have seen my latest achievements.

Real-world Examples

I just think of the time I was way to dismissive.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

He was dismissive of his teachers.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

There're more dismissive words in here.

Source: Engvid-Jade Course Collection

Jobs was equally dismissive of Raskin.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

But like a lot of contemporary art, many people are dismissive.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) June 2019 Collection

Yes. I only went down there to commiserate, and he was very dismissive.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki was dismissive of Lavrov's comments.?

Source: NPR News April 2014 Collection

We should also avoid dismissive talk of forever wars

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Now, as it happens, this is one I'm going to be completely dismissive of.

Source: Yale University Open Course: Death (Audio Version)

They're as comfortable speaking truth to power as they are dismissive of platitudes and punditry.

Source: Time

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