Dismissive
Dismissive adjective - Showing indifference or disregard.
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Synonyms for Dismissive
Rude and dismissive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rude" instead an adjective "Dismissive".
Rude
Rude adjective - Hastily or roughly constructed.
Dismissive and rude are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismissive" instead an adjective "Rude".
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- She is rude and dismissive, but certain sketches have revealed her to be smarter than she appears.
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Her squad commander, the normally rude and dismissive Major Rawne, cradles her (while badly wounded himself - his torso is nearly pulped) while ordering her to stay alive.
Source: How Dare You Die on Me! - Schmuck Bait: Taking the rude or dismissive option is fatal in most cases.
Source: Video Game / Riana Rouge
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