100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "dismissively"

Definition

The adverb dismissively means to do something in a manner that shows a lack of interest or concern. It indicates an attitude of rejecting or disregarding someone or something as unworthy of consideration or respect.

Synonyms

• Disparagingly
• Scornfully
• Contemptuously
• Indifferently
• Insultingly
• Disdainfully
• Neglectfully

Antonyms

• Respectfully
• Considerately
• Attentively
• Receptively
• Openly
• Appreciatively

Examples

1. She replied dismissively, showing no interest in his suggestion.
2. The manager waved his hand dismissively, indicating he didn't want to discuss the issue further.
3. He shrugged dismissively at the criticism, as if it didn't matter.
4. The teacher looked at the student's excuse dismissively and moved on.
5. She laughed dismissively at his attempt to impress her.
6. The politician responded dismissively to the reporter's tough questions.
7. He spoke dismissively of the project, claiming it was a waste of time.
8. The child rolled her eyes dismissively when asked to clean her room.
9. She listened to the feedback dismissively, believing she knew better.
10. He dismissed the idea dismissively, thinking it was impractical.
11. The critic reviewed the film dismissively, calling it a failure.
12. She glared at him dismissively, refusing to acknowledge his presence.
13. He waved off her concerns dismissively, thinking they were trivial.
14. The expert spoke dismissively about the amateur's work.
15. She turned her back on the discussion dismissively.
16. He responded to the question dismissively, shrugging it off.
17. The lawyer dismissed the evidence dismissively, arguing it was irrelevant.
18. She looked at the instructions dismissively, convinced she knew how to do it.
19. He treated her advice dismissively, believing he could handle it alone.
20. The boss brushed aside the employee's concerns dismissively.
21. The student rolled his eyes dismissively at the lecture.
22. She waved her hand dismissively, ending the conversation abruptly.
23. The author responded dismissively to the harsh critique of her book.
24. He spoke dismissively about the competition, feeling secure in his position.
25. The athlete laughed dismissively at the suggestion of training harder.
26. She offered a dismissively raised eyebrow when asked about the rumors.
27. He shook his head dismissively, unwilling to consider the other perspective.
28. The scientist dismissed the findings dismissively, calling them inaccurate.
29. She looked at the proposal dismissively, thinking it was poorly thought out.
30. He responded dismissively to the idea, believing it was too radical.
31. The audience reacted dismissively to the speaker's claims.
32. She brushed off the compliment dismissively, not wanting to acknowledge it.
33. He waved away the doubts dismissively, focused solely on his goal.
34. The parent dismissed the child's fears dismissively, thinking they were childish.
35. She glanced at the artwork dismissively, not appreciating the effort.
36. He nodded dismissively at the advice, believing he had better knowledge.
37. The coach responded dismissively to the player's concerns about the strategy.
38. She shrugged dismissively, indicating she didn't care about the outcome.
39. The doctor looked at the patient's symptoms dismissively, not considering them serious.
40. He dismissed the criticism dismissively, confident in his abilities.
41. She turned her head dismissively, refusing to listen to the argument.
42. The student responded dismissively to the teacher's warning.
43. He laughed dismissively at the thought of losing the game.
44. The editor reviewed the manuscript dismissively, finding it unoriginal.
45. She responded dismissively to the suggestion of a group project.
46. He scoffed dismissively at the idea that he needed help.
47. The mentor waved off the student's questions dismissively.
48. She reacted dismissively to the proposal, believing it wouldn't work.
49. He brushed aside the offer dismissively, thinking it was too low.
50. The critic dismissed the artist's work dismissively, calling it uninspired.
51. She waved her hand dismissively at the notion of attending the event.
52. He scoffed dismissively at the mention of competition.
53. The audience murmured dismissively at the speaker's claims.
54. She glanced at the report dismissively, uninterested in the details.
55. He replied dismissively, believing the issue was insignificant.
56. The boss shook his head dismissively at the employee's proposal.
57. She spoke dismissively, believing her opinion was superior.
58. He treated her concerns dismissively, thinking they were exaggerated.
59. The manager looked dismissively at the feedback from clients.
60. She laughed dismissively when she heard the rumor.
61. He waved off the suggestion dismissively, thinking it was impractical.
62. The teacher responded dismissively to the student's request for help.
63. She rolled her eyes dismissively, tired of the same arguments.
64. He brushed aside the complaints dismissively, focusing on results.
65. The doctor looked dismissively at the patient’s list of symptoms.
66. She reacted dismissively to the news, unconcerned about the implications.
67. He waved his hand dismissively at the lengthy explanation.
68. The critic dismissed the performance dismissively as lacking depth.
69. She looked at the proposal dismissively, unimpressed by its content.
70. He responded dismissively, not wanting to engage further.
71. The audience reacted dismissively to the comedian's jokes.
72. She brushed off the challenge dismissively, confident in her skills.
73. He dismissed the warning dismissively, thinking it was unnecessary.
74. The team leader spoke dismissively about the competitor’s strategy.
75. She glanced dismissively at the messy room.
76. He waved off the invitation dismissively, prioritizing his own agenda.
77. The student reacted dismissively to the teacher's feedback.
78. She laughed dismissively at the competitor's achievements.
79. He responded dismissively to her concerns about the project.
80. The author dismissed the critique dismissively, believing in her vision.
81. She scoffed dismissively at the suggestion of changing her style.
82. He waved his hand dismissively, indicating he didn't want to hear more.
83. The expert looked dismissively at the amateur's work.
84. She responded dismissively to the inquiry about her plans.
85. He brushed aside the critique dismissively, confident in his approach.
86. The audience murmured dismissively during the speaker's presentation.
87. She shrugged dismissively, uninterested in the debate.
88. He scoffed dismissively at the notion of training harder.
89. The manager responded dismissively to the employee's concerns.
90. She waved off his apologies dismissively, not wanting to hear them.
91. He looked at the suggestion dismissively, thinking it was irrelevant.
92. The teacher dismissed the student's excuse dismissively.
93. She rolled her eyes dismissively at the proposal.
94. He reacted dismissively to her advice, feeling he knew better.
95. The director dismissed the script dismissively, calling it cliché.
96. She brushed off the compliment dismissively, not wanting to engage.
97. He responded dismissively, believing the issue would resolve itself.
98. The team laughed dismissively at the rival's challenge.
99. She shook her head dismissively at the idea of a meeting.
100. He treated the new policy dismissively, thinking it wouldn't affect him.