dismissively
dismissively — adverb
1. behaving as if someone or something does not deserve your time or serious though
behaving as if someone or something does not deserve your time or serious thought
Kwame waved dismissively when his little sister tried to show him her school project.
collocation: wave dismissively
When Alice mentioned the leaking pipe, the landlord just shrugged dismissively and walked away.
The critic wrote dismissively about the play, calling it predictable and poorly acted.
The coach spoke dismissively of the team's chances, saying they had no real talent.
Aarav laughed dismissively when his cousin suggested they take a cooking class together.
- contemptuously
stronger — suggests open scorn rather than simple disregard
- disdainfully
implies a feeling of superiority, slightly more formal
- scornfully
conveys angry rejection or ridicule
- respectfully
showing proper consideration and attention
dismissively — adjective
- dismissivelypositive
- more dismissivelycomparative
- most dismissivelysuperlative
1. showing, through your words or actions, that you think someone or something is n
showing, through your words or actions, that you think someone or something is not worth your serious attention or respect
The department head's dismissive tone made the interns feel their work did not matter.
collocation: dismissive tone
Alice felt hurt by her friend's dismissive attitude toward her wedding plans.
collocation: dismissive attitude
The critic's dismissive review described the film as an utter waste of time.
Kwame gave a dismissive wave when his colleague offered to help with the report.
Diego was surprised by the committee's dismissive response to his funding request.
- contemptuous
stronger — suggests deep disapproval mixed with disgust
- disdainful
implies a sense of personal superiority over the person or thing dismissed
- scornful
conveys open ridicule or angry rejection
- respectful
showing proper consideration and appreciation
- attentive
giving careful attention and thought
文法句型
be + dismissive + of
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' to indicate the target of the attitude (e.g. 'dismissive of criticism'). Commonly used with nouns such as 'tone', 'attitude', 'wave', 'gesture', and 'remark'.