dismissive

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing or expressing contempt or disdain; haughtily or disdainfully rejecting or dismissing.

  - "His dismissive attitude towards her ideas was hurtful."
  - "The interviewer's dismissive response to the applicant's concerns was disappointing."

• verb

  Causing or allowing (someone) to leave or go away, typically because they are no longer wanted or required.

  - "The manager dismissed the employee for poor performance."
  - "The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence."

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Synonyms

contemptuous , indifferent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dismissive
misive , persive , precise , surmise

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Variants

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dismissive , dismissively , dismissiveness

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Forms

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dismissively, dismissal, dismissive's

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to send away,' from Old French desmissif, present participle of desmissier 'to send away,' from de 'away' + missier 'to let go.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dismissive' comes from the Old French word 'desmissif'.

2. In law, a dismissal is the legal termination of employment.

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Related Concepts

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1. contempt: A strong feeling of dislike and disdain, often accompanied by a sense of superiority.

2. disdain: A feeling of contempt or scorn, often expressed through haughty or dismissive behavior.

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Culture

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In literature, dismissive behavior is often portrayed as a sign of arrogance or superiority. In art, dismissive gestures or expressions can convey disdain or contempt.

How to Memorize "dismissive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone showing contempt or disdain towards an idea or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of someone waving someone off or sending them away.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word, such as 'The manager dismissed the employee's concerns.'

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