dismissed
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for dismissed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Fired from a job, or no longer employed there.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
discharged
rejected
let go
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Fired from a job, or no longer employed there.
“The dismissed manager collected his belongings and left the office that afternoon.”
2. adjective
Treated as not worth serious consideration; rejected.
“And maybe Hazira was always going to be a gooey marshland, but that doesn't mean you entice the nation's poorest and most dismissed groups to live there.”
Opposites
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.
