dismissive
Example Sentences
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Reading her face and realizing that he might have sounded dismissive, he adds, “It’s a conversation. A really creative conversation.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
He cited the absence of cash flow and lack of long-term history as an asset class as his reasons to be dismissive.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
In fact, offering a silver lining can feel dismissive, as though you’re minimizing their pain or frustration.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
In the days following Bethan's death, Andrews refused to engage with police and investigators described him as "very angry and dismissive".
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Autumn waves off my complaint with a dismissive hand motion.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
