DISMISSIVE

dismissive

(adjective) stopping to associate with; “they took dismissive action after the third violation”

dismissive

(adjective) showing indifference or disregard; “a dismissive shrug”; “the firm is dismissive of the competitor’s product”; “‘chronic fatigue syndrome’ was known by the dismissive term ‘housewife syndrome’”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dismissive (comparative more dismissive, superlative most dismissive)

Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.

Synonyms

• contemptuous

• indifferent

Source: Wiktionary


Dis*miss"ive, a.

Definition: Giving dismission.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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