demissive Synonyms

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demissive Meaning

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demissive (a.)

Downcast; submissive; humble.

demissive Sentence Examples

  1. **Dismissive attitude:** The teacher spoke in a demissive tone, discouraging any further questions from the students.
  2. **Downplaying concerns:** The manager offered a demissive response to the employee's anxieties about the project deadline.
  3. **Ignoring suggestions:** She brushed aside his suggestions with a demissive wave of her hand.
  4. **Uncaring behavior:** The celebrity's demissive treatment of the fans created a negative public image.
  5. **Underestimating a threat:** The country's demissive response to the potential invasion proved costly in the long run.
  6. **Lack of respect:** His demissive comments towards her work revealed a clear lack of respect for her abilities.
  7. **Disregarding another's opinion:** The politician's demissive attitude towards opposing viewpoints fueled public outrage.
  8. **Nonchalant dismissal:** He gave a demissive shrug when questioned about his whereabouts the previous night.
  9. **Conveying a lack of seriousness:** The casual and demissive way he spoke about the situation caused unease amongst his colleagues.
  10. **Highlighting contrast:** Despite the demissive initial response, her persistence eventually led to a positive outcome. (Emphasizes a shift from a dismissive attitude)

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Downcast; submissive; humble.

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**Dismissive attitude:** The teacher spoke in a demissive tone, discouraging any further questions from the students.

**Downplaying concerns:** The manager offered a demissive response to the employee's anxieties about the project deadline.

**Ignoring suggestions:** She brushed aside his suggestions with a demissive wave of her hand.

**Uncaring behavior:** The celebrity's demissive treatment of the fans created a negative public image.