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dismissive

adjective

Stopping to associate with

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Stopping to associate with

    “They took dismissive action after the third violation”

adjective

  1. Showing indifference or disregard

    “A dismissive shrug”

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Example Sentences

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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