Cool MateDismiss
UK /["/dɪsˈmɪs/","/dɪsˈmɪsɪz/","/dɪsˈmɪst/","/dɪsˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/US /["/dɪsˈmɪs/","/dɪsˈmɪsɪz/","/dɪsˈmɪst/","/dɪsˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to decide that somebody/something is not important and not worth thinking or talking about
In simple words: To let someone or something go or not consider it.
Examples
- The teacher decided to dismiss the class early today.
- Don't dismiss his ideas without giving them some thought.
- The manager will dismiss any employee who violates the company policy.
- She tried to dismiss her fears and focus on the positive aspects.
- He felt dismissed when his opinion was not taken seriously.
- It's easy to dismiss new technology if you don't understand it.
- The judge had to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence.
Usage notes
Use 'dismiss' when you want to indicate that something is not worth consideration. It's neutral and should be avoided in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
dismiss + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'this-miss' — imagine someone saying 'this idea is a miss' and moving on.
Collocations
- quickly
- immediately
- out of hand
- be unable to
- cannot
- not be possible to
- as
- from
- fairly
- unfairly
- wrongfully
- from
Synonyms
- fire, sack
Antonyms
- embrace
- welcome
- accept
Common mistakes
- Using 'dismiss' without an object (e.g., saying 'I dismiss' instead of 'I dismiss the idea')
- Confusing with 'miss' (to fail to notice or understand)
- Overusing in casual speech where 'ignore' may be more appropriate