dismissive
adjective
dis·mis·sive
dis-ˈmi-siv 
: serving to dismiss or reject someone or something : having or showing a disdainful attitude toward someone or something regarded as unworthy of serious attention
He responded to the question with a dismissive wave.
In the past, Westerberg had been dismissive of Bob's playing, but he says relistening to the early records gave him a new perspective.—
Bob Weir
Bob Weir
dismissively
adverb
Writer Tom Fontana's violent, realistic drama debuted five years ago and uninitiated viewers still dismissively call it "that prison show on HBO."
—Ian Rothkerch
Ian Rothkerch
These are not people who speak dismissively of the brain's capabilities.
—Brad Leithauser
Brad Leithauser
dismissiveness
noun
The work of feminist scholars, both individually and collectively, has been greeted in some quarters with impatience, irritation, dismissiveness, even contempt.
—Cullen Murphy
Cullen Murphy
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Except for a few outliers, including Maryland’s own Larry Hogan, the former governor running for U.S. Senate, GOP politicians seem dismissive of all of Trump’s criminal indictments, from mishandling classified documents to trying to overturn the 2020 election.
—Steven P. Grossman, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
My oldest has in the past been very disrespectful and dismissive of both my husband and me.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 8 June 2024
Adding to the damage: The city agency that runs Red Rocks responded with an attitude that many concert-goers felt was dismissive of their concerns, essentially saying that extreme weather is just part of the outdoor music experience.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 7 June 2024
However, while Games Workshop amplifies its generous share reward scheme, the group is dismissive of prospective employees’ concerns about compensation.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 20 June 2024
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Steven P. Grossman, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
My oldest has in the past been very disrespectful and dismissive of both my husband and me.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 8 June 2024
Adding to the damage: The city agency that runs Red Rocks responded with an attitude that many concert-goers felt was dismissive of their concerns, essentially saying that extreme weather is just part of the outdoor music experience.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 7 June 2024
However, while Games Workshop amplifies its generous share reward scheme, the group is dismissive of prospective employees’ concerns about compensation.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 20 June 2024
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“Dismissive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dismissive. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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