snubbed

American  

[snuhbd] / snʌbd /

adjective

1. treated with disdain or contempt, especially by being ignored.

   Some of the snubbed actors on this list have managed to snag a nomination or two, but none of them ever won despite incredible talent and hard work.

2. sharply rebuked or rejected.

   At my shouted challenge he backed off the stairs, slinking away like a snubbed lap dog.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of snub.

Other Word Forms

• unsnubbed adjective

Etymology

Origin of snubbed

First recorded in 1580–90; snub ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; snub ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

Jamerson’s dreams of a solid return to a school that snubbed him were shattered.

From Los Angeles Times

The pro football experts pretty much agree with me, their distaste for this franchise leading to its renowned owner and legendary coach being snubbed in in recent voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times

Bill Belichick getting snubbed by voters on his first attempt to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame is very silly, but let’s not act too surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Well, this is exciting," he said, although key allies including France and Britain had snubbed the launch of what they view as a challenge to the United Nations.

From Barron's

This year, “Wicked: For Good” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were snubbed in the lead and supporting actress categories, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• boycott
• disregard
• humiliate
• ignore
• neglect
• ostracize
• pass up
• rebuff
• scold
• scorn
• shun