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DISMISSIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Stopping to associate with
Example:
they took dismissive action after the third violation
Classified under:
Similar:
rejective (rejecting or tending to reject)
Derivation:
dismiss (end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Showing indifference or disregard
Example:
'chronic fatigue syndrome' was known by the dismissive term 'housewife syndrome'
Classified under:
Similar:
uninterested (not having or showing interest)
Derivation:
dismiss (bar from attention or consideration)
