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- Dictionarydismissive/dɪsˈmɪsɪv/
adjective
- 1. feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration: "monetarist theory is dismissive of the need to control local spending"
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DISMISSIVE definition: 1. showing that you do not think something is worth considering: 2. showing that you do not think…. Learn more.
The meaning of DISMISSIVE is serving to dismiss or reject someone or something : having or showing a disdainful attitude toward someone or something regarded as unworthy of serious attention. How to use dismissive in a sentence.
Dismissive definition: indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration. See examples of DISMISSIVE used in a sentence.
If you are dismissive of someone or something, you say or show that you think they are not important or have no value.
To be dismissive is to be indifferent and a little rude. Being dismissive is a sign of disrespect. If you're dismissive, you show little consideration for others. If a teacher laughs at a student's earnest answer to a question, that's dismissive.
Define dismissive. dismissive synonyms, dismissive pronunciation, dismissive translation, English dictionary definition of dismissive. adj. 1. Serving to dismiss. 2. Showing indifference or disregard: a dismissive shrug. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition....
dismissive (of somebody/something) showing that you do not believe a person or thing to be important or worth considering synonym disdainful. a dismissive gesture/tone. She was always dismissive of other women in the office. Other critics were equally dismissive. She was very dismissive of his achievements. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
