CEFR B2

snobbery

noun

Meaning

An attitude of superiority and disdain for people perceived as having lower social status, wealth, or education.

Examples

The film satirized the snobbery of the art world.
Her constant talk about her family's history felt like pure snobbery.

Synonyms: pretentiousness, arrogance, elitism, condescension

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snobbery (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɒbəri/

Definition

An attitude of superiority and disdain for people perceived as having lower social status, wealth, or education.

Examples

The film satirized the snobbery of the art world.
Her constant talk about her family's history felt like pure snobbery.
He was accused of snobbery for refusing to eat at the casual restaurant.

Synonyms of snobbery

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Antonyms of snobbery

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