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dismissive

/dɪsˈmɪsɪv/
dis · mis · sive dɪs · ˈmɪs · ɪv
English Definition
adj. showing that something is unworthy of consideration
中文释义
轻蔑的
Significado en Español
desdeñoso, despectivo
한국어 뜻
무시하는, 경멸하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khinh thường, coi thường
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Example Sentence

He gave a dismissive wave of his hand.

他不屑一顾地挥了挥手。

Synonyms
scornful disdainful contemptuous
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “dismissive”:

  1. A scornful
  2. B respectful
  3. C considerate
  4. D attentive
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A — scornful. “dismissive” means adj. showing that something is unworthy of consideration

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He gave a rude, ______ wave and refused to listen to her clever idea.

  1. A respectful
  2. B attentive
  3. C dismissive
  4. D welcoming
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C — dismissive. “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.

How do you use “dismissive” in a sentence?

He gave a dismissive wave of his hand. (他不屑一顾地挥了挥手。)

What are synonyms for “dismissive”?

scornful, disdainful, contemptuous — all close in meaning to dismissive (adj. showing that something is unworthy of consideration).

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.

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