Word
dismissing
Phoneticsdis·miss·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪsˈmɪsɪŋ/
UK/dɪsmˈɪsɪŋ/
Definitions
01rejecting an idea
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. deciding that an idea or suggestion is not worth thinking about or is not important.
v. treating a suggestion, idea, or person as unworthy of serious consideration. Transitive — requires a direct object.
“He was dismissing her concerns as if they were just silly complaints.”
“By dismissing the preliminary findings without further investigation, the board risked overlooking a significant flaw in the project's design.”
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02sending away
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. telling someone that they are allowed to leave or must leave.
v. ordering or allowing someone to leave a place or a meeting.
“The teacher was dismissing the class when the fire alarm suddenly rang.”
“The judge was dismissing the jury for the day when the lead prosecutor requested an emergency sidebar to discuss new evidence.”
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03ending employment
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. removing someone from their job, usually because they did something wrong.
v. terminating a person's employment; often carries a more formal or legal tone than 'firing'.
“The company was dismissing several employees for breaking the safety rules.”
“The HR department followed strict protocols when dismissing the senior executive to ensure the firm was protected against potential litigation.”
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04showing lack of interest
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. showing that you do not think something is interesting or important.
adj. serving to dismiss or reject; showing a lack of interest or respect. Often used to describe a tone of voice or a gesture.
“She gave a dismissing wave of her hand and walked away.”
“His dismissing attitude during the interview suggested that he had already decided the candidate was not a good fit for the role.”
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Real-World Examples
“Many teens can feel relieved that parents are willing to discuss this openly, rather than dismissing or banning it outright.” “She added she would “not join those dismissing it as theatre before the details had been announced”.” - 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
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- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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