dismissive
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SoftBank’s CEO and founder, Masayoshi Son, was apparently very dismissive of the concerns.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
I firmly believe that kind of dismissive contempt is misguided.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Eisenhower was dismissive of Churchill’s attempts to revive the wartime spirit of Great Power summitry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
MPs also asked Dogra why Channel 4's initial response to the allegations was "so dismissive", with the broadcaster calling them "wholly uncorroborated and disputed".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“Can you do twice a week? I’ll cover your train fare,” he said, stretching and dismissive; he wanted her to leave.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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