Some I.A.A.F. officials say Pistorius's application should not be treated dismissively.

"An enhanced education cannot be treated dismissively as an inefficient education," Justice Stein said.

As a woman composer of 'difficult' music, she met with resistance from male performers, and was often treated dismissively by fellow composers.

Dr. Douglas Fargo, portrayed by Neil Grayston (recurring in seasons 1-2, regular in seasons 3-5), is a junior scientist, treated somewhat dismissively by his peers.

Johnson visited Chesterfield but, according to Johnson's account, he was kept waiting for a long time and was treated dismissively by Chesterfield when they eventually met.

So Rebus tends to be treated dismissively, but sooner or later those who underestimate him wind up sorry.

Many of them said they had been turned away from overcrowded women's shelters and had been treated dismissively by police officers.

Ms. Williams said she was raped and beaten by a cousin after a July 4 outing, then treated dismissively by investigators.

Hoynes was treated dismissively by members of the Bartlet administration.

Conversely, after early success, Edward Albee was dismissively treated by the press and public.