dismissive

adjective (more dismissive, most dismissive)

«dismissive» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Showing that you think something or someone is not important or not worth your attention. tree →
Rude in a way that ignores what another person says or feels. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, a dismissive tone, wave or shrug shows a character does not care or looks down on someone. In PSHE and kindness lessons, being dismissive of someone's feelings («just get over it») is unkind. Phrases: «dismissive of», «a dismissive wave», «dismissive attitude».

Examples

He gave a dismissive wave and walked off. tree →
She was dismissive of my plan before hearing it all. tree →
Don't be dismissive when a friend says they're sad. tree →
The coach's dismissive reply upset the team. tree →
«Whatever,» she said in a dismissive voice. tree →
Being dismissive can make people stop sharing their ideas. tree →

Note

Adjective from «dismiss». Adverb: dismissively. Followed by «of»: dismissive of something. Opposite: attentive, respectful.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «dismissive» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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