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Meaning of snubbed
The primary meaning of the word "snubbed" is to be deliberately ignored or treated with contempt.
Etymology of snubbed
The word "snubbed" originates from the Old English word "snubban", which means to cut short or to repress, and has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "snubiz", also meaning to cut.
The word has been used in the English language since the 16th century to describe the act of deliberately ignoring or showing contempt for someone or something.
Synonyms
rejected
spurned
rebuffed
repudiated
dismissed
ignored
overlooked
slighted
insulted
affronted
offended
displeased
dissatisfied
disapproved
unappreciated
unvalued
unrecognized
disregarded
disdained
scorned
ridiculed
mocked
belittled
humiliated
degraded
demeaned
mortified
embarrassed
ashamed
hurt
wounded
pained
grieved
saddened
displeased
dissatisfied
Definitions
- To refuse or show contempt for someone or something by deliberately ignoring them or showing them a lack of respect.
- * To reject or dismiss someone or something in a way that is perceived as rude or insulting.
Usage Examples
- She felt snubbed when her boss didn't invite her to the meeting.
- * The artist was snubbed by the critics, who dismissed his work as amateurish.
- * The team was snubbed by the selectors, who chose a rival team for the tournament.