adjective
- showing that you think something is not worth considering or discussing seriously
Examples
- She gave a dismissive wave of her hand.
- His dismissive attitude toward her suggestions was frustrating.
- The teacher was dismissive of the student’s concerns.
- He made a dismissive comment about the new policy.
- Her dismissive tone made it clear she wasn’t interested.
- The critic wrote a dismissive review of the play.
- Don’t be so dismissive of other people’s ideas.