Snobbish
adjective
Having the attitude or character of a person who thinks they are superior to others in knowledge, taste, or social status.
He was accused of being snobbish and elitist by his colleagues.
Often appears as...
- extremely snobbish
- somewhat snobbish
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Having or showing a desire to be like people of higher social class or to be associated with them.
She felt snobbish in her new designer clothes.
Often appears as...
- feel snobbish
- appear snobbish
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Having the attitude or character of a person who thinks they are superior to others in knowledge, taste, or social status.
He was accused of being snobbish and elitist by his colleagues.
Often appears as...
- extremely snobbish
- somewhat snobbish
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Having or showing a desire to be like people of higher social class or to be associated with them.
She felt snobbish in her new designer clothes.
Often appears as...
- feel snobbish
- appear snobbish
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Insult
Calling someone 'snobbish' can be insulting. It's like saying they're stuck up.
He didn't realize his comments came off snobbish.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Excessive Use
Overusing 'snobbish' makes you sound judgmental. Use it sparingly.
She mentioned her yacht so casually it seemed snobbish.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Verbal Context
'Snobbish' can describe attitudes shown through actions, not just words.
Ignoring the waiter was a snobbish behavior.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Insult
Calling someone 'snobbish' can be insulting. It's like saying they're stuck up.
He didn't realize his comments came off snobbish.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Excessive Use
Overusing 'snobbish' makes you sound judgmental. Use it sparingly.
She mentioned her yacht so casually it seemed snobbish.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Verbal Context
'Snobbish' can describe attitudes shown through actions, not just words.
Ignoring the waiter was a snobbish behavior.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Insult
Calling someone 'snobbish' can be insulting. It's like saying they're stuck up.
He didn't realize his comments came off snobbish.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Excessive Use
Overusing 'snobbish' makes you sound judgmental. Use it sparingly.
She mentioned her yacht so casually it seemed snobbish.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Verbal Context
'Snobbish' can describe attitudes shown through actions, not just words.
Ignoring the waiter was a snobbish behavior.
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Political common ground...
So the critique is, you are not dealing with the real problems. There's a feeling of a snobbishness, an elitism that is very off-putting. What are they missing? If you could plant one piece of truth
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Learning from a barefoot...
snobbish expensive education in India and that almost destroyed me I was all set to be a diplomat teacher doctor they
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Political common ground...
So the critique is, you are not dealing with the real problems. There's a feeling of a snobbishness, an elitism that is very off-putting. What are they missing? If you could plant one piece of truth
Video examples
Learning from a barefoot...
snobbish expensive education in India and that almost destroyed me I was all set to be a diplomat teacher doctor they
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Quote examples
Jon Hopkins
English Musician
I'm a bit snobbish about breakfast: eggs benedict, or eggs royale, or something like that. Or just some really amazing, proper brown toast with smoked salmon, lemon, and black pepper. That's a great start to the day.
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Gordon Brown
British Politician
I hate prejudice, discrimination, and snobbishness of any kind - it always reflects on the person judging and not the person being judged. Everyone should be treated equally.
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Piers Morgan
British Journalist
There is a type of snobbish, pompous journalist who thinks that the only news that has any validity is war, famine, pestilence or politics. I don't come from that school.
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Brad Pitt
Actor
I'm actually very snobbish about directors. I have to say 'no' all the time. 'No' is the most powerful word in our business. You've got to protect yourself.
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Bunker Roy
Indian Educator
I went to a very elitist, snobbish, expensive education in India, and it almost killed me. I was all set to be a diplomat, teacher, doctor - all laid out.
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Emma Weymouth
British Model
There has been some snobbishness, particularly among the much older generation. There's class and then there's the racial thing.
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John Torode
Australian Chef
MasterChef's' about real people and for real people. It's aspirational and inspirational. There's nothing snobbish about it.
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Emily Maitlis
British Journalist
I have facial blindness. It's hugely embarrassing as it makes me seem supercilious or snobbish.
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Payal Rohatgi
Indian Actress
Men get intimidated by me. They feel I am very high-handed and snobbish.
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Andre Rieu
Dutch Musician
The classical music world is so snobbish.
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Jon Hopkins
English Musician
I'm a bit snobbish about breakfast: eggs benedict, or eggs royale, or something like that. Or just some really amazing, proper brown toast with smoked salmon, lemon, and black pepper. That's a great start to the day.
Quote examples
Gordon Brown
British Politician
I hate prejudice, discrimination, and snobbishness of any kind - it always reflects on the person judging and not the person being judged. Everyone should be treated equally.
Quote examples
Piers Morgan
British Journalist
There is a type of snobbish, pompous journalist who thinks that the only news that has any validity is war, famine, pestilence or politics. I don't come from that school.
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Brad Pitt
Actor
I'm actually very snobbish about directors. I have to say 'no' all the time. 'No' is the most powerful word in our business. You've got to protect yourself.
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Bunker Roy
Indian Educator
I went to a very elitist, snobbish, expensive education in India, and it almost killed me. I was all set to be a diplomat, teacher, doctor - all laid out.
Quote examples
Emma Weymouth
British Model
There has been some snobbishness, particularly among the much older generation. There's class and then there's the racial thing.
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John Torode
Australian Chef
MasterChef's' about real people and for real people. It's aspirational and inspirational. There's nothing snobbish about it.
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Emily Maitlis
British Journalist
I have facial blindness. It's hugely embarrassing as it makes me seem supercilious or snobbish.
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Payal Rohatgi
Indian Actress
Men get intimidated by me. They feel I am very high-handed and snobbish.
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Andre Rieu
Dutch Musician
The classical music world is so snobbish.
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