dismissive
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dismissive(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. desdeñoso
The governor's dismissive attitude toward the inmigrants was appalling.La actidud desdeñosa del gobernador hacia los inmigrantes fue vergonzosa.
b. displicente
Jim cried when his girlfriend left him, and his brother told him in a dismissive tone to get over it.Jim lloró cuando su novia lo dejó, y su hermano le dijo en un tono displicente que la olvidara.
c. despectivo
Tom rejected Laurie's offer of help with a dismissive gesture.Tom rechazó el ofrecimiento de ayuda de Laurie con un gesto despectivo.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Cynthia is very dismissive about her achievements.Cynthia les da muy poca importancia a sus logros.
We should not be dismissive of our students' fears and insecurities.No debemos quitarles importancia a los temores e inseguridades de nuestros alumnos.
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