What is the Spanish word for "dismissive"?

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English

dismissive

Spanish

despectivo

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Alternative translations of "dismissive"

desdeñoso
despreciativo
altanero
arrogante

Examples of how to use "dismissive" in Spanish

English
His dismissive attitude was very rude.
Spanish
Su actitud desdeñosa fue muy grosera.
English
Her tone was quietly dismissive during the meeting.
Spanish
Su tono fue silenciosamente desdeñoso durante la reunión.
English
He gave a dismissive shrug and walked away.
Spanish
Él dio un encogimiento de hombros desdeñoso y se fue.
English
The teacher responded in a dismissive, impatient manner.
Spanish
El profesor respondió de manera desdeñosa e impaciente.
English
They received a dismissive answer to their question.
Spanish
Recibieron una respuesta despectiva a su pregunta.

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