dɪsˈmɪsɪv
1
: refusing to think about or consider something or someone
—usually + of
He was dismissive of my idea.
2
: showing that you do not think something or someone is worth thinking about or considering
a dismissive remark
a dismissive wave of the hand
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“Dismissive.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/dismissive. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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