dismissive
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Amazon chief Andy Jassy has been dismissive about the competition in the past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
"I didn't have the greatest experience, it was quite dismissive," he said, adding the surgery had since apologised to him and been "so helpful".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Would you say he’s overly dismissive of criticism that the show isn’t funny, or what have you, not edgy enough, simply because he has heard it all before?
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
SpaceX is in a similar situation, although investors aren’t as dismissive of its main revenue engine: the connectivity business.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
He raised his eyebrows, which were thick and fused together, and blew a dismissive, blubbery sound through his lips.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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