snobbiness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The strong sense of solidarity in a city known for its obnoxious drivers and rough edges — not to mention its social snobbiness — reflects Mexicans’ typically resilient sense of humor.
From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2017
Of Don Jr, he added: “There was an air of arrogance or snobbiness, but I would call it slight. He was pretty quiet, from what I remember.”
From The Guardian • Jul. 14, 2017
It does away with the snobbiness and intimidation of most art galleries and museums, and gets people of all ages, from little kids to senior citizens involved.
From Forbes • Nov. 6, 2014
But its clubbiness — some would say snobbiness — was bearable, and even charming, because of the quality of its presentations.
From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2014
Part-time professional skateboarder Jon Tolley and DJ Mike Smith became its owners, keen to change the snobbiness that surrounded record store culture – as other local businesses folded around them.
From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2013
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