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Definition dismissive in British English

dismissive adjective

adjective
/dɪsˈmɪsɪv/
1

reacting to something in a way that shows you do not think it is worth paying attention to

Example

Many scientists are dismissive of a link between mobile phones and cancer.

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Definition dismissive in British English