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dismissive

[ dis-mis-iv ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration:
a curt, dismissive gesture.
indicating lack of interest or approbation; scornful; disdainful.

First recorded in 1635–45; dismiss + -ive

Hogue says that when he returned to the table and tried to enter the conversation, Cosby was dismissive.

Klein is simultaneously not only cynical about political leaders, but dismissive of them.

The stock market wasn't quite as dismissive of Murdoch's $80 billion bid as Time Warner was.

Meanwhile, the group claims, Somers acted dismissive and at one point in the meeting picked lint off his jacket.

To both of those concerns, however, Herz is dismissive in three parts.

Richard made a slight dismissive motion with his hand, as showing Mr. Gwynn that he might retire.

Edna bent her head with a dismissive nod, and continued her frivolous conversation with the Count.

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