Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dismissive-hand
noun
dɪsˈmɪsɪv hænd
Definition
A gesture made by moving the hand in a way that indicates rejection or disregard of someone or something.
Examples
- The manager waved a dismissive-hand when I suggested a new project idea.
- She often responds to criticism with a dismissive-hand, indicating she doesn’t take it seriously.
- His dismissive-hand during the meeting made everyone feel undervalued.
Meaning
The term describes a hand movement that conveys a sense of disinterest or contempt towards a person’s ideas or presence.
Synonyms
- rejection gesture
- contemptuous wave
- disregarding motion
