"dismissive" meaning in English

See dismissive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv/ [UK], /dɪzˈmɪs.ɪv/ [UK] Forms: more dismissive [comparative], most dismissive [superlative]
Etymology: dismiss + -ive Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dismiss|ive}} dismiss + -ive Head templates: {{en-adj}} dismissive (comparative more dismissive, superlative most dismissive)
  1. Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss. Synonyms: contemptuous, indifferent Derived forms: dismissively, dismissiveness
    Sense id: en-dismissive-en-adj-hbbyjyaO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ive

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