dismissive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Iran hasn’t directly acknowledged any negotiations and has been dismissive of Trump’s claims.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
In fact, offering a silver lining can feel dismissive, as though you’re minimizing their pain or frustration.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
“There’s no denying there are voters who are dismissive towards horror,” says Matt Neglia, who runs the awards site Next Best Picture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
He told the inquiry: "I felt like it was dismissive in a way, trying to basically tell me that nothing was going to happen."
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
According to linguistic legend, it drew a dismissive review entitled “Leave Leave Your Language Alone Alone.”
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
