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dis⋅mis⋅sive

  [dis-mis-iv]
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–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.
Origin:
1635–45; dismiss + -ive

Related forms:
dis⋅mis⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
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dis·mis·sive   (dĭs-mĭs'ĭv)   
adj.  
  1. Serving to dismiss.
  2. Showing indifference or disregard: a dismissive shrug.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Dismissive

Dis*miss"ive\, a. Giving dismission.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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