dismissive
/dɪsˈmɪsɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈmɪsɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /dis-ˈmi-siv/ (ame, mw)
dismissive — adjective
- dismissivepositive
- more dismissivecomparative
- most dismissivesuperlative
1. behaving or speaking as if someone or something is not important enough for you
behaving or speaking as if someone or something is not important enough for you to pay attention to or take seriously
Theo was dismissive of the proposal, saying it would never work in practice.
be dismissive of [noun phrase]
Yuki found her manager's dismissive attitude toward her suggestions deeply frustrating.
dismissive attitude toward [something]
The mayor was dismissive about the safety concerns, calling them completely unfounded.
Diego gave a dismissive wave and walked away from the discussion.
Amara's dismissive tone made it clear she had no interest in their opinion.
- contemptuous
stronger than dismissive; suggests open disgust or scorn
- scornful
more openly negative; expresses a clear feeling of superiority
- disdainful
suggests a sense of being above or better than the person or thing rejected
- respectful
showing regard and consideration for someone's ideas or feelings
- attentive
listening carefully and taking someone's views seriously
文法句型
be dismissive of [noun phrase]
be dismissive about [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Typically followed by 'of' or 'about' to specify the rejected person or thing. The adjective can describe words, tone, gestures, or attitudes.