dismissed
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for dismissed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Fired from a job, or no longer employed there.
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Frequently asked questions
What does “dismissed” mean?
The word “dismissed” means fired from a job, or no longer employed there. In plain terms, either fired from a job, or brushed aside as unimportant.
How do you pronounce “dismissed”?
“Dismissed” is pronounced dihs-MIHST (/dɪsˈmɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “dismissed” in a sentence?
Here is “dismissed” used in a sentence: “He was dismissed from his position after the audit.”
What part of speech is “dismissed”?
“Dismissed” is an adjective.
Is “dismissed” a common word?
“Dismissed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dismissed” have?
“Dismissed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fired from a job, or no longer employed there.
What is the difference between dismissed and fired?
Both can mean losing a job, and in this sense dismissed is the more formal term while fired is informal. Dismissed also has a second meaning of being treated as not worth serious consideration, which fired does not carry.
What is the difference between being dismissed and resigning?
Being dismissed means being removed from a job by an employer, an action done to you. Resigning means choosing to leave a job yourself. The key difference is who makes the decision: the employer dismisses, but the worker resigns.
Is dismissed always a negative word?
In both main senses, dismissed tends to carry a negative or final tone. Being dismissed from a job means no longer being employed there, and having a point dismissed means it was rejected as unimportant. Context shows which meaning applies.