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dismissive

dis·mis·sive

UK/dɪsˈmɪsɪv/ US/dəsˈmɪsɪv/ rare

adjective

1.

showing indifference or disregard

  • “a dismissive shrug”
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2.

tending to dismiss or reject

  • “a dismissive gesture”
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Origin

From dismiss + -ive.

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