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dismissively

/dɪsˈmɪs.ɪv.li/
dis · mis · sive · ly
Adjective:dismissive
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows a feeling that someone or something is unworthy of serious consideration, attention, or respect.

Example

"The director waved his hand dismissively when asked about the rumors surrounding the project's budget."

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• Rhymes for dismissively

• Nearby Words

dismissal
dismissible
dismissive
dismissively
dismissiveness
dismount
disobedience

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dismissively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dismissively
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