snubbed
Americanadjective
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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.
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sharply rebuked or rejected.
At my shouted challenge he backed off the stairs, slinking away like a snubbed lap dog.
verb
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
It wasn’t the first time that Huang had snubbed Su, who is also his first cousin, once removed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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
On X, some traders have become convinced that Warsh could still be snubbed, and that the nomination will instead go to economist Judy Shelton.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
He wasn’t above eavesdropping at a dinner where he wasn’t invited.That was simply getting back at people who’d snubbed him.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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