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dismissive

/dɪˈsmɪs.ɪv/

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adjective

/dɪˈsmɪs.ɪv/B2formal
  • ruПоказывающий, что вы не считаете что-то заслуживающим серьёзного внимания; выражающий пренебрежение или отсутствие интереса.

Showing that you do not think something is worth serious consideration; expressing contempt or lack of interest.

  1. Showing indifference or disregardB2formal

    Demonstrating a lack of interest, concern, or respect for someone or something.

    ruПренебрежительный

    • He was dismissive of her suggestions during the meeting.
    • She gave a dismissive wave of her hand when asked about the issue.
    • His dismissive attitude towards the team's efforts was discouraging.

    Synonymsapatheticcontemptuouscurtderisivedisdainfuldisparagingindifferentoffhandscornfulslightingsneeringunconcerneduninterested

    Antonymsattentiveconcernedconsiderateinterestedreceptiverespectful

  2. Stopping to associate withC1formal

    Acting in a way that ends a relationship or connection, often by ignoring or rejecting.

    ruПренебрежительный

    • After the argument, he became dismissive of his former friends.
    • She was dismissive of his attempts to reconcile.
    • The company was dismissive of the old partnership, moving on to new ventures.

    Synonymsrejective

Forms
  • more dismissive comparative form
  • most dismissive superlative form
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