Synonyms

snubbed

American

[snuhbd] / snʌbd /

adjective

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.
sharply rebuked or rejected.

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

verb

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

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That "family first" mentality is why he snubbed the Olympic route with Team GB to sign with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

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 • Feb. 6, 2026

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 • Jan. 28, 2026

"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 • Jan. 22, 2026

I’d say my mom made it all up, but she didn’t know I’d snubbed Natalie.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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