dismissive
English
Etymology
dismiss + -ive
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv/, /dɪzˈmɪs.ɪv/
Adjective
dismissive (comparative more dismissive, superlative most dismissive)
- Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.
Synonyms
- contemptuous
- indifferent
Derived terms
- dismissively
- dismissiveness