dismissive

[/dɪˈsmɪsɪv/]

adjective

dismissivo

1. Tending to dismiss or reject something as unworthy of serious consideration

He gave a dismissive wave of his hand.

Ele fez um gesto dismissivo com a mão.

2. Showing disregard or contempt; treating someone or something as unimportant

She adopted a dismissive tone when discussing the proposal.

Ela adotou um tom dismissivo ao discutir a proposta.

3. Serving to dismiss or put an end to something

His dismissive comment ended the conversation.

Seu comentário dismissivo encerrou a conversa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dismissivo

Common usage; also 'desdeñoso' in more formal contexts

São Paulo

dismissivo

Standard usage in business and formal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

dismissivo

Used colloquially; sometimes 'desdenha' in casual speech

Portugal

dismissivo

Less common; 'desdenhoso' or 'menosprezo' preferred in standard Portuguese

give someone the brush-off (similar dismissive action)

turn one's nose up at something (dismissive attitude)

wave something away (dismissive gesture)

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