dismissed
Translation
fired, rejected, disregarded
Examples
The employee was dismissed for misconduct.
The employee was dismissed for misconduct.
The idea was dismissed as impractical.
The idea was dismissed as impractical.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to be fired from (a job/position) He was dismissed from his job.
((as sth.)) to be rejected as (something) The claim was dismissed as false.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fired, sacked, rejected; Antonyms: hired, accepted, considered
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (away) and 'mittere' (to send). Literally 'sent away'.
Memory Tips
Think of a teacher saying 'Class dismissed!' – everyone is sent away.