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dismissive Antonyms

Opposite of dismissive

Pinning down the opposite of dismissive requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or showing that something or someone is unworthy of serious consideration, attention, or respect.

Usage Example

"The manager gave a receptive wave of his hand when the intern suggested changing the project schedule."

Strongest
receptive
attentive
respectful
Strong
open-minded
accepting
considerate
welcoming
supportive

Similar words to dismissive

Words similar to dismissive shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

disdainful
contemptuous
scornful
derisive
condescending
aloof
cavalier
offhand
See all synonyms of dismissive

• Nearby Words

dismiss
dismissal
dismissible
dismissive
dismissively
dismissiveness
dismount

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dismissive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dismissive
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