Pronunciation: /snʌb/

Definitions of snub

noun an act of showing disdain or indifference

Example Sentences

A1 She felt hurt by the snub from her classmates.

A2 The snub at the party made him feel embarrassed.

B1 He couldn't understand why he received such a snub from his colleagues.

B2 The snub from the CEO was a blow to his confidence.

C1 The snub from the prestigious university was a setback in her academic career.

C2 Despite the snub, he remained determined to prove himself in the industry.

verb to rebuff, ignore, or spurn someone in a disdainful or contemptuous manner

Example Sentences

A1 She snubbed him by not inviting him to the party.

A2 He felt snubbed when his friends didn't include him in their plans.

B1 The celebrity snubbed the interviewer's questions and refused to answer.

B2 The company snubbed the competitor by releasing a better product.

C1 The politician snubbed the controversial topic during the debate.

C2 Her refusal to attend the award ceremony was seen as a deliberate snub to the organizers.

Examples of snub in a Sentence

formal The diplomat decided to snub the invitation to the gala event.

informal She snubbed him at the party last night, it was so awkward.

slang I can't believe she snubbed me like that, what a jerk.

figurative The company's decision to use a cheaper material was a snub to their commitment to quality.

Grammatical Forms of snub

past tense

snubbed

plural

snubs

comparative

snubbier

superlative

snubbiest

present tense

snubs

future tense

will snub

perfect tense

have snubbed

continuous tense

is snubbing

singular

snub

positive degree

snub

infinitive

to snub

gerund

snubbing

participle

snubbed

Origin and Evolution of snub

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'snub' originated from the Old Norse word 'snubba' which means to scold or reprimand.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'snub' evolved to also include the act of rejecting or disregarding someone or something in a dismissive manner.