dismissive

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dismissive

(adjective)

Meaning

not caring or showing respect

Example

"She gave a dismissive shrug and walked away."

Synonyms

flippantdisdainfulcontemptuous

Antonyms

respectfulattentiveconsiderate

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin dimittere, meaning to send away.
Related word forms
  • noun: dismissal
  • adverb: dismissively

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