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Snubbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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snubbed

 

[ snʌbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social interaction

To snub someone means to deliberately ignore or show disdain for them, often in a social context. It can involve refusing to acknowledge someone's presence or making them feel unimportant.

Synonyms

dismiss, ignore, rebuff, slight

Examples of usage

  • She felt snubbed when her colleagues didn't invite her to the meeting.
  • He snubbed his former friend at the party.
  • After being snubbed by her peers, she decided to leave the gathering.
  • The actor snubbed the reporter's questions during the interview.

Translations

Translations of the word "snubbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desdenhado

🇮🇳 नकारा गया

🇩🇪 abgewiesen

🇮🇩 diabaikan

🇺🇦 ігнорований

🇵🇱 odrzucony

🇯🇵 無視された

🇫🇷 snobé

🇪🇸 desairado

🇹🇷 dışlanmış

🇰🇷 무시당한

🇸🇦 مُهمل

🇨🇿 odmítnutý

🇸🇰 odmietnutý

🇨🇳 被冷落的

🇸🇮 zavrnjen

🇮🇸 hunsuðinn

🇰🇿 жеребтелген

🇬🇪 გადახედილი

🇦🇿 qəbul olunmamış

🇲🇽 desairado

Etymology

The word 'snub' originates from the early 19th century and is believed to be derived from the dialectical English term 'snubbe,' which means to draw back or to make a short, sharp movement. Its use evolved to describe a slight or an act of showing contempt towards someone. The notion of 'snubbing' someone implies an intentional act of social exclusion or disdain, reflecting the complexities of interpersonal relationships and social hierarchies. Over the decades, 'snubbed' has been widely used in literature and media, often depicting themes of social rejection, whether in familial, platonic, or romantic contexts. The word continues to maintain its relevance as a descriptor for social dynamics, especially in scenarios involving perceived insults or neglect.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,433, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.