coolly dismiss
adverb + verb
Meaning
Rejecting or disregarding something with an air of calm, detached indifference or lack of emotional engagement.
Examples
- He coolly dismissed the allegations, maintaining his composure throughout the entire press conference.
- The manager coolly dismissed the employee's concerns, suggesting they were simply overreacting to the new policy.
Synonyms: ignore, brush off, disregard, rebuff