dismissive
/dɪsˈmɪsɪv/
dis · mis · sive
dɪs · ˈmɪs · ɪv
English Definition
adj. showing that something is unworthy of consideration
Significado en Español
desdeñoso, despectivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khinh thường, coi thường
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “dismissive”:
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A
scornful
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B
respectful
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C
considerate
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D
attentive
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A — scornful.
“dismissive” means adj. showing that something is unworthy of consideration
Common questions about “dismissive”
What does “dismissive” mean?
dismissive — adj. showing that something is unworthy of consideration. In Chinese: 轻蔑的.
How do you pronounce “dismissive”?
dismissive is pronounced /dɪsˈmɪsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · mis · sive.
Is “dismissive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. dismissive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
