Dismissive Definition

dĭs-mĭsĭv
adjective
Serving to dismiss.
American Heritage
Dismissing or expressing dismissal.
Webster's New World
Haughty and contemptuous, condescending, etc. in dismissing from consideration.
Webster's New World
Showing indifference or disregard.
A dismissive shrug.
American Heritage

Dismissive Sentence Examples

  • She waved her hand with a dismissive gesture.

  • Lydia simply gave a dismissive wave of her hand and went inside, leaving Dean to follow.

  • He'd let her live, knowing she was obligated to report everything to Damian and powerful enough to be dismissive of any threat she might cause.

  • Protective anger stirred at his dismissive tone.

  • They will become more bellicose rather than diplomatic, more self-righteous and dismissive when criticized.

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DDIDIS

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EVEIVE

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