Dismissal

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈmɪsəl/

Definitions of dismissal

noun the act of sending someone away or the act of ending a legal case, contract, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 Her dismissal from the job was unexpected.

A2 The employee's dismissal was due to repeated lateness.

B1 The dismissal of the manager caused chaos in the company.

B2 The dismissal of the professor sparked a debate among the students.

C1 The dismissal of the CEO was met with mixed reactions from the board members.

C2 The dismissal of the politician led to protests and calls for resignation.

adjective relating to the act of dismissing someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 Her dismissal attitude towards the project caused tension among the team.

A2 The dismissal letter was handed to the employee after the meeting.

B1 The dismissal policy at the company was clearly outlined in the employee handbook.

B2 His dismissal behavior during the presentation was unprofessional and disrespectful.

C1 The dismissal remarks made by the manager were seen as inappropriate and offensive.

C2 The dismissal decision was met with strong opposition from the employees and led to protests.

Examples of dismissal in a Sentence

formal The employee faced dismissal for repeatedly violating company policies.

informal She was given the boot after too many warnings.

slang He got the axe for not showing up to work on time.

figurative His dismissal from the project was like a slap in the face.

Grammatical Forms of dismissal

past tense

dismissed

plural

dismissals

comparative

more dismissive

superlative

most dismissive

present tense

dismiss

future tense

will dismiss

perfect tense

have dismissed

continuous tense

is dismissing

singular

dismissal

positive degree

dismissive

infinitive

to dismiss

gerund

dismissing

participle

dismissed

Origin and Evolution of dismissal

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'dismissal' originated from the Latin word 'dismissus', which is a past participle of 'dimittere' meaning 'to send away'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dismissal' has evolved to refer to the act of sending someone away or ending their employment or position in a formal or official manner.