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What is another word for Dismissive? – 124 Dismissive Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    condescending scornful disdainful contemptuous arrogant haughty superior snobbish patronizing belittling mocking ridiculing derisive sarcastic ironic dismissive cavalier offhand perfunctory cursory superficial flippant careless thoughtless indifferent apathetic unconcerned uninterested nonchalant blasé detached aloof distant

    Meaning of Dismissive

    According to Merriam-Webster, "dismissive" means having or showing a tendency to dismiss something as inadequate or unworthy of consideration.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "dismissive" as showing that you do not think something is important or worthy of consideration.
    • The Oxford Dictionary states that "dismissive" means having or showing a tendency to reject or dismiss something as inadequate or unworthy of consideration.

    Example Uses

    • The manager was dismissive of the employee's concerns, saying they were not a priority.
    • She was dismissive of the idea, saying it would never work.
    • The professor was dismissive of the student's question, implying it was too simple.
    • The company was dismissive of the environmental impact, focusing only on profits.
    • The politician's dismissive attitude towards the opposition's proposals sparked controversy.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    open-minded receptive considerate thoughtful concerned interested engaged attentive thorough meticulous diligent enthusiastic supportive encouraging approving accepting tolerant patient sympathetic empathetic understanding responsive

    Related Nouns

    rejection dismissal disdain contempt scorn condescension arrogance haughtiness superiority snobbery patronage belittling mockery ridicule sarcasm irony indifference apathy unconcern nonchalance detachment aloofness distance

    Related Verbs

    dismiss reject scorn disdain contempt condescend patronize belittle mock ridicule deride sneer scoff pooh-pooh brush off wave off ignore overlook neglect underestimate undervalue

    Related Adjectives

    condescending scornful disdainful contemptuous arrogant haughty superior snobbish patronizing belittling mocking ridiculing derisive sarcastic ironic indifferent apathetic unconcerned nonchalant blasé detached aloof distant uninterested unresponsive