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dismissive
adjective
Stopping to associate with
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dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv
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adjective
Stopping to associate with
“They took dismissive action after the third violation”
adjective
Showing indifference or disregard
“A dismissive shrug”
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They took dismissive action after the third violation
A dismissive shrug
The firm is dismissive of the competitor's product
‘chronic fatigue syndrome’ was known by the dismissive term ‘housewife syndrome’
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