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dismissing

Dismissing (adjective) means treating something as unimportant or not worth taking seriously. Example: “His dismissing tone made her feel unheard.”

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Treating something as unimportant or not worth taking seriously.
"His dismissing tone made her feel unheard."

How to use dismissing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBrushing something off, treating it as not worth attention — essentially the same idea as "dismissive."

Word forms

more dismissing comparative, most dismissing superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dismissing” mean?

The word “dismissing” means treating something as unimportant or not worth taking seriously. In plain terms, brushing something off, treating it as not worth attention — essentially the same idea as "dismissive.".

How do you use “dismissing” in a sentence?

Here is “dismissing” used in a sentence: “His dismissing tone made her feel unheard.”

What part of speech is “dismissing”?

“Dismissing” is an adjective.

Is “dismissing” a common word?

“Dismissing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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