Snobbishness (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of condescending to those of lower social status.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The old money crowd's snobbishness made it clear they looked down on the nouveau riche neighbors who were making waves in the community.
- Her wealthy aunt's condescending smile reeked of snobbishness, implying she was somehow better than those of humbler means.
- Despite their success, they managed to shake off the snobbishness of their upscale neighborhood, making friends with those from different walks of life.
- At the country club, his obnoxious jokes were excused by the management due to his wealthy background and status, an air of snobbishness hanging thick.
- Having to serve his acquaintances made her ashamed to work in retail, bracing for their looks of disapproval, embodying all she disliked about class divisions and outright snobbishness.