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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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snobbish |
Use when someone looks down on others because they believe they are superior, often due to social status or wealth.
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arrogant |
Use to describe someone who has an exaggerated sense of their own importance, abilities, or value and often dismisses others.
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haughty |
Use when someone behaves in a proud and disdainful manner, often showing contempt for others; very formal.
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pretentious |
Use when someone claims to have more importance or talent than they actually possess, often to impress others.
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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
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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snobbish |
Often used to describe someone who looks down on others because they believe they are better or more sophisticated. This term usually has a negative connotation.
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elitist |
Refers to someone who believes that a society or system should be led by an elite, or considers themselves superior due to their social status, education, or intellect. This word can be used in both negative and neutral contexts, depending on the situation.
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snooty |
Describes a person who behaves as if they are superior and tends to scorn or look down on others. It is typically used in informal contexts and carries a somewhat negative meaning.
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uppity |
Used to describe someone who is acting above their social or economic status, often with a sense of entitlement. It has a strongly negative connotation and can imply arrogance.
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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.