dismissive
/dɪsˈmɪsɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈmɪsɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /dis-ˈmi-siv/ (ame, mw)
dismissive — 形容詞
- dismissivepositive
- more dismissivecomparative
- most dismissivesuperlative
1. behaving or speaking as if someone or something is not important enough for you
輕蔑的
認為不重要而不予認真考慮的態度
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.
Theo 對這項提案抱持輕蔑的態度，說它在實務上根本行不通。
be dismissive of [noun phrase]
Yuki found her manager's dismissive attitude toward her suggestions deeply frustrating.
Yuki 發現主管對她的建議抱持輕蔑的態度，讓她感到非常沮喪。
dismissive attitude toward [something]
The mayor was dismissive about the safety concerns, calling them completely unfounded.
市長對安全疑慮表現得很輕蔑，稱那些擔憂完全沒有根據。
Diego gave a dismissive wave and walked away from the discussion.
Diego 不屑地揮了揮手，然後離開討論現場。
Amara's dismissive tone made it clear she had no interest in their opinion.
Amara 輕蔑的語氣很明顯地表達了她對他們的意見毫無興趣。
- 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.