snobbishness (Meaning)
snobbishness (n)
the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
Synonyms & Antonyms of snobbishness
Synonyms:
- consequence
- bossiness
- loftiness
- cheekiness
- disdain
- smugness
- huffiness
- self-importance
- pretentiousness
- attitude
- condescension
- high horse
- scorn
- pretension
- pomposity
- authoritativeness
- peremptoriness
- toploftiness
- superiority
- high-handedness
- chest-thumping
- assumption
- brag
- presumptuousness
- pompousness
- side
- lordliness
- bumptiousness
- self-consequence
- masterfulness
- self-assertion
- dominance
- pretense
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- conceit
- self-assumption
- vaingloriousness
- swelled head
- self-complacency
- self-centeredness
- sauciness
- pridefulness
- pride
- egotism
- swagger
- self-content
- superiority complex
- triumphalism
- impudence
- cheek
- braggadocio
- vainglory
- self-satisfaction
- vanity
- egoism
- self-opinion
- boastfulness
- bowwow
- impertinence
- bravado
- self-contentment
- self-conceit
- bombast
- cockiness
- strut
- complacence
Antonyms:
snobbishness Sentence Examples
- Her aristocratic upbringing had instilled in her an air of snobbishness that made her disdain the common folk.
- The country club's membership was a bastion of snobbishness, excluding anyone who didn't fit their narrow definition of "elite."
- His Ivy League degree only served to fuel his snobbishness towards those he deemed lesser educated.
- She couldn't resist a touch of snobbishness, always referencing her exclusive travels and luxurious possessions.
- The snobbishness of the wealthy elite blinded them to the struggles of the disadvantaged.
- Despite herhumble beginnings, she had acquired an attitude of snobbishness that alienated her from her former friends.
- The snobbery of the art critic led him to dismiss the works of talented young artists without giving them a fair chance.
- The snobbish waiter made it clear that he thought she was not worthy of his attention.
- His snobbishness extended to his choice of music, dismissing anything that wasn't classical or opera.
- Their snobbishness was a testament to their shallowness and lack of true character.
FAQs About the word snobbishness
the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
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Her aristocratic upbringing had instilled in her an air of snobbishness that made her disdain the common folk.
The country club's membership was a bastion of snobbishness, excluding anyone who didn't fit their narrow definition of "elite."
His Ivy League degree only served to fuel his snobbishness towards those he deemed lesser educated.
She couldn't resist a touch of snobbishness, always referencing her exclusive travels and luxurious possessions.
