dismissive
Example Sentences
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Iran hasn’t directly acknowledged any negotiations and has been dismissive of Trump’s claims.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
In fact, offering a silver lining can feel dismissive, as though you’re minimizing their pain or frustration.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
On second thought, maybe the unruffled, dismissive response is the way to go.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
In the days following Bethan's death, Andrews refused to engage with police and investigators described him as "very angry and dismissive".
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
The University of California’s medical school faculty, housed across the bay in San Francisco, was especially dismissive of Ernest’s overtures.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
