Definition of "dismissive" []

• Serving to dismiss. (adjective)
• Showing indifference or disregard: a dismissive shrug. (adjective)

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• "Georgiana nodded to one corner, her expression dismissive."
• "The Clinton group problems, teamed with what she calls the dismissive or at best distracted air that characterized communications with the Facebook staff, fueled her fears."
• "Mr. Layton also took a strip off Mr. Harper for what he described as a dismissive and disdainful attitude towards workers who have lost their jobs."