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