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dis·mis·sive [dɪsˈmɪsɪv] ADJ

dismissive

geringschätzig

to be dismissive of sth

etw geringschätzig abtun

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Both teams valued the competition, despite some commentators being dismissive of the match's importance. en.wikipedia.org

He was frustrated by their lack of progress in a culture dismissive of local music. en.wikipedia.org

Other peoples find them paranoid, insulting, and dismissive, while hobgoblins in turn treat all others as potential threats. en.wikipedia.org

The instructors at her skating class were initially dismissive, saying she was overweight, but gave her three months and eventually agreed to keep her. en.wikipedia.org

Has courted controversy in the past with its traditionally dismissive approach to the sporting efforts of rival universities. en.wikipedia.org

Most critics, however, were dismissive of the modernist work of the group. en.wikipedia.org

For instance, people who are briefly reminded of death are more dismissive of someone who criticizes their culture. en.wikipedia.org

Some are dismissive of the opinions of environmentalists. en.wikipedia.org

Various commentators are entirely dismissive of the visit and its importance. en.wikipedia.org

He is dismissive of the knowledge of shamans and looks down at the possible advantage of consulting them for advice. en.wikipedia.org

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