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