HyperDic: dismissive

English > 2 senses of the word *dismissive*:
ADJECTIVE	all	dismissive	showing indifference / indifference or disregard
ADJECTIVE	all	dismissive	stopping to associate with

dismissive > pronunciation
Sounds	dihsmih'sihv
Rhymes	abortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...

English > *dismissive*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	showing indifference / indifference or disregard.
Examples	"a dismissive shrug" "the firm is dismissive of the competitor's product" "'chronic fatigue syndrome' was known by the dismissive term 'housewife syndrome'"
Broader	uninterested	not having or showing interest
Spanish	desdeñoso
Verbs	dismiss	bar from attention or consideration

English > *dismissive*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Stopping to associate with.
Example	"they took dismissive action after the third violation"
Broader	rejective	Rejecting or tending to reject
Verbs	dismiss	end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave

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