Synonyms for dismissive
dis·mis·sive

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1. dismissiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   indifferent, contemptuous

2. dismissiveadjective

   Showing disregard, indicating rejection, serving to dismiss.

   Synonyms:
   indifferent, contemptuous

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1. dismissiveadjective

   showing indifference or disregard

   "a dismissive shrug"; "the firm is dismissive of the competitor's product"; "'chronic fatigue syndrome' was known by the dismissive term 'housewife syndrome'"

   Antonyms:
   interested, acceptive

2. dismissiveadjective

   stopping to associate with

   "they took dismissive action after the third violation"

   Antonyms:
   interested, acceptive

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1. List of paraphrases for "dismissive":

   derogatory, patronising, cavalier

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1. Heidi Heitkamp:

   I’ve said before that for decades as a country, we have been far too tolerant and dismissive of past allegations, in recent months, women have been courageously stepping out of the shadows to tell their stories of sexual harassment and abuse. That’s a huge step.

2. Paul Pieroni:

   I think she wants to give people the benefit of the doubt and is interested in creating a framework for these accounts that isn't literally dismissive.

3. David Lapan:

   I wouldn't characterize anything as dismissive, there were certainly areas of disagreement, which shouldn't necessarily come as a surprise. ... He also explained the reasoning behind those areas of disagreement.

4. Nancy Pelosi:

   No, it is a green dream, i don't consider that to be a dismissive term.

5. Laura Tremaine:

   Being specific about our physical ailments — instead of vague and dismissive — can actually deepen relationships and help us all feel less isolated in this process.