dismissive

adjective

dis·mis·sive dis-ˈmi-siv

: serving to dismiss or reject someone or something : having or showing a disdainful attitude toward someone or something regarded as unworthy of serious attention

He responded to the question with a dismissive wave.

In the past, Westerberg had been dismissive of Bob's playing, but he says relistening to the early records gave him a new perspective.—

Bob Weir

dismissively adverb

Writer Tom Fontana's violent, realistic drama debuted five years ago and uninitiated viewers still dismissively call it "that prison show on HBO." —

Ian Rothkerch

These are not people who speak dismissively of the brain's capabilities. —

Brad Leithauser

dismissiveness noun

The work of feminist scholars, both individually and collectively, has been greeted in some quarters with impatience, irritation, dismissiveness, even contempt. —

Cullen Murphy

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When the fossil’s origins came into question, David Martill made headlines not just for the fossil’s discovery, but for his dismissive comments. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 This encounter is the polar opposite of Nick’s initial encounter with Gracie; Nick was dismissive and nasty while Yancy is pleasant and kind. —

Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024 This perception can lead them to view their partner as dismissive or indifferent. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 It’s known that fertility doctors can be cold, dismissive and will push the more expensive option of IVF on patients. —

Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dismissive