Dismiss
verb
To decide or say that something is not important or unworthy of consideration.
The teacher dismissed the student's question as unimportant
Often appears as...
- dismiss an idea
- dismiss a claim
verb
To send someone away, or allow them to leave.
The boss dismissed her employees for the day
Often appears as...
- dismiss an employee
- dismiss a class
verb
To remove someone from a job or position.
He was dismissed from his job for being late too often
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- dismiss from employment
- dismiss from office
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Disapproving
verb
In law, to refuse to continue hearing a case because there is no valid reason to continue.
The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence
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- dismiss a case
- dismiss a charge
verb
To decide or say that something is not important or unworthy of consideration.
The teacher dismissed the student's question as unimportant
Often appears as...
- dismiss an idea
- dismiss a claim
verb
To send someone away, or allow them to leave.
The boss dismissed her employees for the day
Often appears as...
- dismiss an employee
- dismiss a class
verb
To remove someone from a job or position.
He was dismissed from his job for being late too often
Often appears as...
- dismiss from employment
- dismiss from office
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
In law, to refuse to continue hearing a case because there is no valid reason to continue.
The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence
Often appears as...
- dismiss a case
- dismiss a charge
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity
Used when one's personal judgment leads to dismissing something as irrelevant.
She dismissed the rumors about her as mere jealousy.
Pro Tip 2/3Undervaluing Ideas
Often indicates that someone doesn't recognize the merit of suggestions or opinions.
Despite the team's concerns, the manager dismissed the feedback.
Pro Tip 3/3Minimizing Concerns
Indicates belittling or not taking problems or worries seriously.
She dismissed my concerns about the trip, saying everything would be fine.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity
Used when one's personal judgment leads to dismissing something as irrelevant.
She dismissed the rumors about her as mere jealousy.
Pro Tip 2/3Undervaluing Ideas
Often indicates that someone doesn't recognize the merit of suggestions or opinions.
Despite the team's concerns, the manager dismissed the feedback.
Pro Tip 3/3Minimizing Concerns
Indicates belittling or not taking problems or worries seriously.
She dismissed my concerns about the trip, saying everything would be fine.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity
Used when one's personal judgment leads to dismissing something as irrelevant.
She dismissed the rumors about her as mere jealousy.
Pro Tip 2/3Undervaluing Ideas
Often indicates that someone doesn't recognize the merit of suggestions or opinions.
Despite the team's concerns, the manager dismissed the feedback.
Pro Tip 3/3Minimizing Concerns
Indicates belittling or not taking problems or worries seriously.
She dismissed my concerns about the trip, saying everything would be fine.
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What's normal anxiety --...
Some people don't have insurance that would cover it. Some have been dismissed or minimized in the past, and don't think seeking help will do any good. Some worry about the stigma and whether it could affect future jobs or relationships. But severe anxiety isn't a moral or personal failing.
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How We Can Make the...
We have to prioritize social progress, and really scale solutions around the world. I believe the Global Goals are a historic opportunity, because the world's leaders have promised to deliver them. Let's not dismiss the goals or slide into pessimism; let's hold them to that promise.
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Flat Earth vs. Round...
to believe that the world is flat and you know it's more than just distrust and government it's this notion that thousands of years of empirical scientific evidence is now being dismissed as a mere conspiracy and that's where I think it really starts getting dangerous for all of us
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How I responded to...
no matter how obvious they might seem to you. And please, leave the accusatory tone behind. If I had been dismissed as a sexist neckbeard, I wouldn't be on this stage talking to you right now. And to my surprise, I found that people were willing to change, and they wanted to help.
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How the Königsberg...
to invent a new field of mathematics. Carl wrote to Euler for help with the problem. Euler first dismissed the question as having nothing to do with math. But the more he wrestled with it, the more it seemed there might be something there after all.
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Awesome Elephants PIPE...
new careers in art because they've been trained to do some have dismissed their work as a mere circus act but melamed has no problem accepting them as true artists it is as artificial for a human to paint as for an elephant someone gave me this
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How science & reason...
Hitchens dictum after my friend Christopher Hitchens who said that which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence you have to have reasons for your moral beliefs arguments rationality empirical evidence
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The legend of Annapurna,...
could not be so easily dismissed. At her husband’s epiphany, the compassionate Parvati could no longer stand by and watch her devotees wasting away. To walk among them and restore their health, she took the form of a new avatar,
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I don't want children --...
answered each one of their condescending questions and statements. I had come here looking for objectivity and support and instead I felt dismissed and silenced, and I hated myself for it.
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Savitri and Satyavan:...
He’d never seen such devotion to the dead, and he honored her dedication with one final wish. Savitri wished to be the mother of many children. The God agreed, and waved to dismiss her.
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What's normal anxiety --...
Some people don't have insurance that would cover it. Some have been dismissed or minimized in the past, and don't think seeking help will do any good. Some worry about the stigma and whether it could affect future jobs or relationships. But severe anxiety isn't a moral or personal failing.
Video examples
How We Can Make the...
We have to prioritize social progress, and really scale solutions around the world. I believe the Global Goals are a historic opportunity, because the world's leaders have promised to deliver them. Let's not dismiss the goals or slide into pessimism; let's hold them to that promise.
Video examples
Flat Earth vs. Round...
to believe that the world is flat and you know it's more than just distrust and government it's this notion that thousands of years of empirical scientific evidence is now being dismissed as a mere conspiracy and that's where I think it really starts getting dangerous for all of us
Video examples
How I responded to...
no matter how obvious they might seem to you. And please, leave the accusatory tone behind. If I had been dismissed as a sexist neckbeard, I wouldn't be on this stage talking to you right now. And to my surprise, I found that people were willing to change, and they wanted to help.
Video examples
How the Königsberg...
to invent a new field of mathematics. Carl wrote to Euler for help with the problem. Euler first dismissed the question as having nothing to do with math. But the more he wrestled with it, the more it seemed there might be something there after all.
Video examples
Awesome Elephants PIPE...
new careers in art because they've been trained to do some have dismissed their work as a mere circus act but melamed has no problem accepting them as true artists it is as artificial for a human to paint as for an elephant someone gave me this
Video examples
How science & reason...
Hitchens dictum after my friend Christopher Hitchens who said that which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence you have to have reasons for your moral beliefs arguments rationality empirical evidence
Video examples
The legend of Annapurna,...
could not be so easily dismissed. At her husband’s epiphany, the compassionate Parvati could no longer stand by and watch her devotees wasting away. To walk among them and restore their health, she took the form of a new avatar,
Video examples
I don't want children --...
answered each one of their condescending questions and statements. I had come here looking for objectivity and support and instead I felt dismissed and silenced, and I hated myself for it.
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Savitri and Satyavan:...
He’d never seen such devotion to the dead, and he honored her dedication with one final wish. Savitri wished to be the mother of many children. The God agreed, and waved to dismiss her.
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Gretchen Rubin
American Author
Sometimes, counter-intuitively, it's easier to make a major change than a minor change. When a habit is changing very gradually, we may lose interest, give way under stress, or dismiss the change as insignificant. There's an excitement and an energy that comes from a big transformation, and that helps to create a habit.
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Gregory Porter
American Musician
There's a lot of female singers and I don't want to dismiss them, but the male - and I have to be careful - the black male voice in jazz, whatever you say, is an important voice, because there's a tradition of the music that should be touched on, there's a sound that should be touched on.
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Jessica Brown Findlay
English Actress
On the surface, it's really easy to dismiss certain characters, but sometimes you find that the most interesting parts are disappointingly shallow. It's your job as an actress to pull that person apart, and work out why they act the way that they do.
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Gary Neville
English Athlete
A collection of strong-minded individuals who have learned how to dismiss mistakes, disappointments and problems in their personal life make up a strong team. If the majority of the team have that then, as a unit, you are almost impossible to beat.
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Henry Mintzberg
Canadian Businessman
My feeling about executive bonuses is that any candidate for a chief executive job who even raises the issue of bonuses should be dismissed out of hand.
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Frank Deford
American Writer
Sport is an art: it has incredible appeal everywhere on this earth, and it fills so many human hearts with passion that it's impossible to dismiss.
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James Anderson
English Athlete
If you can dismiss the best in the world, it means you're doing something right and have the quality needed to perform at the highest level.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
It is easy to dismiss the world as 'irrelevant,' or consumed by 'paranoid anti-Americanism,' but perhaps not wise.
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Jess Phillips
British Politician
When your worldview is challenged, you'd be surprised how quickly you can find a way to dismiss reality.
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William Cowper
English Poet
Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, but God never will.
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Gretchen Rubin
American Author
Sometimes, counter-intuitively, it's easier to make a major change than a minor change. When a habit is changing very gradually, we may lose interest, give way under stress, or dismiss the change as insignificant. There's an excitement and an energy that comes from a big transformation, and that helps to create a habit.
Quote examples
Gregory Porter
American Musician
There's a lot of female singers and I don't want to dismiss them, but the male - and I have to be careful - the black male voice in jazz, whatever you say, is an important voice, because there's a tradition of the music that should be touched on, there's a sound that should be touched on.
Quote examples
Jessica Brown Findlay
English Actress
On the surface, it's really easy to dismiss certain characters, but sometimes you find that the most interesting parts are disappointingly shallow. It's your job as an actress to pull that person apart, and work out why they act the way that they do.
Quote examples
Gary Neville
English Athlete
A collection of strong-minded individuals who have learned how to dismiss mistakes, disappointments and problems in their personal life make up a strong team. If the majority of the team have that then, as a unit, you are almost impossible to beat.
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Henry Mintzberg
Canadian Businessman
My feeling about executive bonuses is that any candidate for a chief executive job who even raises the issue of bonuses should be dismissed out of hand.
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Frank Deford
American Writer
Sport is an art: it has incredible appeal everywhere on this earth, and it fills so many human hearts with passion that it's impossible to dismiss.
Quote examples
James Anderson
English Athlete
If you can dismiss the best in the world, it means you're doing something right and have the quality needed to perform at the highest level.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
It is easy to dismiss the world as 'irrelevant,' or consumed by 'paranoid anti-Americanism,' but perhaps not wise.
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Jess Phillips
British Politician
When your worldview is challenged, you'd be surprised how quickly you can find a way to dismiss reality.
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William Cowper
English Poet
Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, but God never will.
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