Synonyms of dismissive

Adjective


1. dismissive, uninterested (vs. interested)

usage: showing indifference or disregard; "a dismissive shrug"; "the firm is dismissive of the competitor's product"; "'chronic fatigue syndrome' was known by the dismissive term 'housewife syndrome'"

2. dismissive, rejective (vs. acceptive)

usage: stopping to associate with; "they took dismissive action after the third violation"

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Definition and meaning of dismissive (Dictionary)