dismissive

[ dis-mis-iv ]

adjective

1. indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration:

   a curt, dismissive gesture.

2. indicating lack of interest or approbation; scornful; disdainful.

Other Words From

• dis·missive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dismissive¹

First recorded in 1635–45; dismiss + -ive

Example Sentences

However, the same critic also dismissively described Gary as an "ultra-shallow album".

From BBC

As such, when Jinx commits her terrorist attack, both the immediate victims and Piltover citizens overall are aggressively dismissive of arguments about Zaunian social justice.

From Salon

A few weeks ago one of Russia’s most acerbic news anchors was completely dismissive of Harris’s political abilities.

From BBC

“He didn’t have a single legal argument to prevent the publication of these documents and he was very dismissive of the public’s right to know which is a significant legal consideration,” Cobb said.

From Salon

"In what situation does shouting at anybody or being that dismissive help the situation?" she said.

From BBC

Related Words

• aloof
• arrogant
• averse
• contemptuous
• derisive
• haughty
• unsympathetic