Definition
dismissiveness
noun
- the quality or attitude of treating someone or something as unimportant, unworthy of consideration, or deserving of rejection
Usage: uncountable; often used to describe a negative interpersonal attitude
Examples
- Her dismissiveness toward his ideas made him feel unvalued at work.
- The coach's dismissiveness of the younger players' suggestions hurt team morale.
- I was struck by the dismissiveness in his tone when I asked for help.
- His dismissiveness about climate change concerns frustrated the environmental group.
- The dismissiveness of the review made the author question her abilities.
- She regretted her dismissiveness toward her friend's concerns.
- The dismissiveness displayed by the committee discouraged further participation.