dismissively

[US]/[dɪˈsmɪsɪvli]/
[UK]/[dɪˈsmɪsɪvli]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.In a way that shows a lack of respect or importance; scornfully.; In a way that rejects or disregards something.

Phrases & Collocations

dismissively shrugged

dismissively speaking

dismissively waved

dismissively rejected

dismissively answered

dismissively stated

dismissively ignored

dismissively glanced

dismissively nodded

dismissively commented

Example Sentences

he dismissed the idea dismissively, calling it a waste of time.

the manager dismissed her concerns dismissively, without really listening.

the critic dismissed the film dismissively, labeling it as predictable.

she dismissed his apology dismissively, clearly still angry.

the professor dismissed the student's question dismissively during the lecture.

he dismissed the rumors dismissively, stating they were completely false.

the board dismissed his proposal dismissively, citing budget constraints.

the politician dismissed the accusations dismissively, denying any involvement.

she dismissed his offer dismissively, saying she wasn't interested.

the audience dismissed the comedian's jokes dismissively, showing a lack of enthusiasm.

he dismissed the evidence dismissively, choosing to ignore the facts.

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