Word
dismissed
Phoneticsdis·missed, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪsˈmɪst/
UK/dɪsmˈɪst/
Definitions
01rejected an idea
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to decide that something is not important or not worth thinking about.
v. to treat an idea, suggestion, or person as unworthy of serious consideration.
“The manager dismissed my suggestion without even looking at the data.”
“The board dismissed the proposal as financially unviable before the consultant had even finished the presentation.”
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02sent away
B1 · Intermediate
v. to be officially allowed or told to leave a place.
v. to be formally permitted or ordered to leave a setting, such as a classroom or a court of law.
“The teacher dismissed the class five minutes early because it was a holiday.”
“Once the witness had finished her testimony, the judge informed her she was dismissed and free to leave the courtroom.”
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03fired from a job
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. having lost your job, usually because you did something wrong or the employer no longer needs you.
adj. having had one's employment terminated by an employer.
“He was dismissed from his position after he was caught sharing private company secrets.”
“The senior executive was summarily dismissed following an internal investigation into the misappropriation of corporate funds.”
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04you may leave
C1 · Advanced Formal
interj. a formal command telling someone they are allowed to leave.
interj. a formal imperative used to signal the end of an interaction and authorize the subordinate's departure.
“The officer looked up from his desk and said, 'That will be all, Sergeant. Dismissed.'”
“After delivering the morning briefing, the colonel gave a sharp nod and told the assembled officers they were dismissed.”
Usage
Commonly used in military or highly structured environments.
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Real-World Examples
“Hansen says she felt dismissed when she went to see the GP, being told it was "a woman issue" and "normal".” “TMTG has previously dismissed concerns about the paid service.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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