snubbed

verb

Definition of snubbednext
past tense of snub
1
as in rejected
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely the snob in town always snubbed anyone she thought was beneath her

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2
as in disdained
to show contempt for a social set that snubs anyone below their income bracket

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Recent Examples of snubbed This time around, even critics were convinced, joining in with libidinous fans to praise the blood-sucking second season, which was recently nominated for two Critics Choice Awards after being largely snubbed by voting bodies last year. — Elaina Patton, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024 Shortlist snubs and surprises could be early indicators of which movies are building momentum and might be headed toward big Oscar hauls—and which movies might be snubbed on Oscar nominations morning. — Conor Murray, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 However, Villeneuve was shockingly snubbed for best director, which many hope will be redeemed this time. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snubbed
  1. repulsed
  2. hated
  3. cut
  4. slighted
  5. scorned
  6. repelled
Verb
  • Kay’s particular diet was a recurring talking point on the show, with condiments such as ketchup and mayo among the foods that repulsed the TV voice of the Yankees.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Dexter is repulsed by the whole scene, and really who can blame him?
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of repulsed
Verb
  • Suddenly, we're hated in the world.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Alli Jo refuted that everyone hated Carolina, claiming that Carolina kept to herself and did not interact with the majority of the women.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of hated
Verb
  • The mom of one most notably cut her hair in January 2023, debuting a head-turning, blunt bob.
    — Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Nissan reversed an earlier decision to cut production at a Tennesee plant to one shift from two.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of cut
Verb
  • For years, Drake slighted Lamar in his music.
    — Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, they’re feeling slighted by the lack of appreciation and send a heated text your way.
    — Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of slighted
Verb
  • In the end, however, modernist design and an eye towards the future were ultimately scorned by the Nazi party.
    — Alexandra Bregman, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Washington’s social and media elite scorned their style.
    — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of scorned
Verb
  • The backpack repelled water, gave me easy access to my umbrella, and kept all my valuables dry.
    — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Surprisingly, many fans seem to be intrigued rather than repelled by the dish.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of repelled

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