dismissive
(adjective) stopping to associate with; âthey took dismissive action after the third violationâ
dismissive
(adjective) showing indifference or disregard; âa dismissive shrugâ; âthe firm is dismissive of the competitorâs productâ; ââchronic fatigue syndromeâ was known by the dismissive term âhousewife syndromeââ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
dismissive (comparative more dismissive, superlative most dismissive)
Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.
• contemptuous
• indifferent
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*miss"ive, a.
Definition: Giving dismission.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 June 2025
(noun) very small (to 3 inches) flattened marine fish with a sucking disc on the abdomen for clinging to rocks etc.
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
