Snobbish: meaning, definitions and examples
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snobbish
[ หsnษbษชส ]
behavior
Behaving in a way that shows a belief in one's superiority over others; condescending or patronizing.
Synonyms
arrogant, haughty, pretentious
Examples of usage
- He was always making snobbish remarks about people who didn't share his taste in music.
- Don't be so snobbish, everyone has their own unique qualities to offer.
appearance
Displaying an attitude of superiority in terms of wealth, taste, or social status.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her snobbish demeanor made it clear that she only associated with people from a certain social class.
- The exclusive club had a reputation for its snobbish members who looked down on those they deemed unworthy.
Translations
Translations of the word "snobbish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esnobe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคเคกเฅ (ghamandฤซ)
๐ฉ๐ช snobistisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ sombong
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฒะตัั ะฝัะน
๐ต๐ฑ snobistyczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐๅใฃใ (kidotta)
๐ซ๐ท snob
๐ช๐ธ snob
๐น๐ท snob
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ ์ฒดํ๋ (jallan chehaneun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบุฑูุฑ (maghrur)
๐จ๐ฟ snobskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ snobskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟๅฉ (shรฌlรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ snobovski
๐ฎ๐ธ snobbaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฝะพะฑััา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแฃแ แ (snoburi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ snob
๐ฒ๐ฝ snob
Etymology
The word 'snobbish' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the term 'snob' which originally referred to a shoemaker or apprentice. Over time, the term evolved to describe someone who looks down on others perceived as inferior, especially in terms of social status or wealth.
See also: snob, snobbery, snobbishness.