How to use "dismissive" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "dismissive" in popular movie and book plots

  • André is dismissive of the black boy, warning Pete in jest about what is illegal with blacks – "Specially seduction of minors.  - Time of our Darkness
  • After they have sex, Terri is dismissive and rejects McNulty's further advances, turning her full attention immediately to her work.  - Straight and True
  • She starts exhibiting sexually provocative behavior, partly in response to dismissive comments from a member of her volleyball team.  - Babel (film)
  • Ballio is dismissive of Pseudolus, and tries to avoid him several times.  - Pseudolus
  • Gil confronts Primo in a hotel sauna and, provoked by Primo's dismissive attitude, stabs him to death.  - The Fan (1996 film)
  • She is to pretend to be dismissive of them and then, once within the sanctuary, be persuaded to be a convert.  - The Labours of Hercules
  • Kira is dismissive of this and asserts that the prisoner will stand trial.  - Duet (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
  • However the Qomar are extremely arrogant and dismissive to everyone, and dislike the Doctor simply for being a holographic entity.  - Virtuoso (Star Trek: Voyager)
  • Kolrami, who was initially dismissive of Riker's ability, is impressed.  - Peak Performance (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
  • It is not successful, however, as the Vulcan is unresponsive and dismissive regarding human behavior.  - Breaking the Ice (Star Trek: Enterprise)
  • While Jonathan is initially dismissive and angered, he later learns about his wife's tragic drowning.  - White Noise (film)
  • Jonathan suspects Illustra and dashes there, where he confronts Wert, who is dismissive regarding the stolen property.  - Mannequin (1987 film)
  • Picard, along with Data and Barclay, attempts to assure Moriarty they are still working on that goal, but Moriarty is dismissive of that.  - Ship in a Bottle (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
  • She works under Lee's boss Billy Melrose and with dismissive fellow agent Francine Desmond.  - Scarecrow and Mrs. King
  • Roberts reports the fire to a dismissive Duncan, who refuses to order an evacuation.  - The Towering Inferno
  • At first, she is dismissive of him but pays him more attention as his reputation rises.  - Scarface (1932 film)

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