Dismissive: meaning, definitions and examples
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dismissive
[ dɪsˈmɪsɪv ]
attitude towards someone or something
Showing a lack of interest or respect; indicating a feeling that something is not worth serious attention.
Synonyms
contemptuous, derisive, disdainful, disrespectful, scornful
Examples of usage
- He responded with a dismissive wave of his hand.
- She gave a dismissive shrug when asked about the topic.
- The teacher's dismissive attitude towards the student's question was discouraging.
- Ignoring her friend's dismissive comments, she continued with her presentation.
- Don't be dismissive of his ideas; he might have some valuable insights.
Translations
Translations of the word "dismissive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desdenhoso
🇮🇳 अवमाननापूर्ण
🇩🇪 abschätzig
🇮🇩 menghina
🇺🇦 зневажливий
🇵🇱 lekceważący
🇯🇵 軽蔑的
🇫🇷 dédaigneux
🇪🇸 desdeñoso
🇹🇷 küçümseyen
🇰🇷 경멸하는
🇸🇦 ازدرائي
🇨🇿 pohrdavý
🇸🇰 pohŕdavý
🇨🇳 轻蔑的
🇸🇮 prezirljiv
🇮🇸 fyrirlitinn
🇰🇿 менсінбеушілік
🇬🇪 ზიზღნეული
🇦🇿 nifrətli
🇲🇽 desdeñoso
Etymology
The word 'dismissive' originated in the early 19th century from the verb 'dismiss', which comes from the Latin word 'dimittere' meaning 'to send away'. The adjective 'dismissive' evolved to describe an attitude of disregarding or rejecting something or someone. Over time, it has become commonly used in various contexts to convey a sense of indifference or lack of regard.
See also: dismissal, dismissed, dismissing, dismission.