Snobbery: meaning, definitions and examples

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snobbery

[ ˈsnɒbəri ]

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in social settings

Snobbery refers to the behavior of someone who believes they are superior to others based on their social status, wealth, education, or other perceived qualities. It often involves looking down on those considered to be of lower social standing.

Synonyms

arrogance, elitism, haughtiness, pretentiousness

Examples of usage

Her snobbery was evident when she refused to speak to anyone she deemed beneath her.
His snobbery prevented him from forming genuine connections with people from different backgrounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "snobbery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esnobismo

🇮🇳 घमंड

🇩🇪 Snobismus

🇮🇩 kesombongan

🇺🇦 снобізм

🇵🇱 snobizm

🇯🇵 俗物根性 (ぞくぶつこんじょう)

🇫🇷 snobisme

🇪🇸 esnobismo

🇹🇷 züppelik

🇰🇷 속물근성

🇸🇦 التفاخر

🇨🇿 snobismus

🇸🇰 snobizmus

🇨🇳 势利 (shìlì)

🇸🇮 snobizem

🇮🇸 snobb

🇰🇿 снобизм

🇬🇪 სნობიზმი

🇦🇿 snobizm

🇲🇽 esnobismo

Word origin

The term 'snobbery' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the word 'snob', which initially meant a shoemaker or a person of low social status. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe someone who looks down on others perceived as inferior. The concept of snobbery reflects the hierarchical nature of societies throughout history, where social status and class distinctions played a significant role in interactions among individuals.