dismissive

English

Etymology

From dismiss +‎ -ive.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv/, /dɪzˈmɪs.ɪv/

Adjective

dismissive (comparative more dismissive, superlative most dismissive)

1. Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.

Synonyms

• contemptuous
• indifferent

Derived terms

• dismissively
• dismissiveness