DISMISSIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISMISSIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “dismissive”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “dismissive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Dismissive” are: contemptuous, disdainful, scornful, sneering, snide, scathing, disparaging, negative, unenthusiastic, offhand, perfunctory

Dismissive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Dismissive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dismissive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Stopping to associate with.
• Feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration.
• Showing indifference or disregard.

Synonyms of "Dismissive" as an adjective (11 Words)

contemptuous	Showing contempt; scornful. She was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.
disdainful	Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. Some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines.
disparaging	Expressive of low opinion. Disparaging remarks about council houses.
negative	Having a negative charge. A negative outlook on life.
offhand	Ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in manner. You were a bit offhand with her this afternoon.
perfunctory	Done or produced as a formality only. He gave a perfunctory nod.
scathing	Marked by harshly abusive criticism. She launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister.
scornful	Feeling or expressing contempt or derision. The opposition were scornful of the Prime Minister s proposal.
sneering	Contemptuous or mocking. Spoke in a sneering jeering manner.
snide	Counterfeit; inferior. A snide divorce lawyer.
unenthusiastic	Not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor. An unenthusiastic response.

Usage Examples of "Dismissive" as an adjective

• His dismissive attitude towards women left him isolated.
• `chronic fatigue syndrome' was known by the dismissive term `housewife syndrome.
• They took dismissive action after the third violation.
• A dismissive shrug.
• Monetarist theory is dismissive of the need to control local spending.
• The firm is dismissive of the competitor's product.

Associations of "Dismissive" (30 Words)

blunt	Make dull or blunt. A blunt instrument.
brusque	Marked by rude or peremptory shortness. She could be brusque and impatient.
brusqueness	An abrupt discourteous manner.
contemptuous	Showing contempt; scornful. She was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.
curt	Brief and to the point; effectively cut short. A curt reply.
deceitful	Intended to deceive. Such an act would have been deceitful and irresponsible.
discourteous	Showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for other people. A distant and at times discourteous young.
disrespectful	Exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous. A deeply disrespectful attitude towards women.
flippant	Showing inappropriate levity. A flippant remark.
frivolity	Acting like a clown or buffoon. A night of fun and frivolity.
frivolous	(of a person) carefree and superficial. A frivolous young woman.
immodest	Lacking humility or decency. Brash immodest boasting.
impolite	Not polite. It would have been impolite to refuse.
impropriety	The condition of being improper. She was scandalized at the impropriety of the question.
impudent	Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent. The student was kept in for impudent behavior.
indelicate	Verging on the indecent. An earthy often indelicate sense of humour.
indignity	An affront to one’s dignity or self-esteem. The indignity of needing financial help.
insolent	Unrestrained by convention or propriety. The modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress.
insult	A disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act. Turning his back on me was a deliberate insult.
insulting	Expressing extreme contempt. Insulting remarks.
mocking	Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule. He got jeers and mocking laughter as he addressed the marchers.
rude	Belonging to an early stage of technical development characterized by simplicity and often crudeness. It s rude to talk about people right in front of them.
rudely	In a startling and abrupt way. He rudely snatched the water pitcher.
sarcastic	Expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds. Making sarcastic comments.
scornful	Feeling or expressing contempt or derision. The opposition were scornful of the Prime Minister s proposal.
sneering	Expressive of contempt. Spoke in a sneering jeering manner.
teasing	Playfully vexing (especially by ridicule. The parody was just a form of teasing.
uncivil	Lacking civility or good manners- Willa Cather. Want nothing from you but to get away from your uncivil tongue.
uninterested	Not having or showing interest. I was totally uninterested in boys.
withering	(of heat) intense; scorching. A withering look.