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
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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Next to be snubbed was Raleigh’s teammate Josh Naylor, who was ignored by the catcher when the U.S. squared off against Naylor’s Team Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Skeptics could argue that there’s one sure piece of evidence that God doesn’t exist: Amanda Seyfried getting snubbed for her rapturous turn as 18th century Shaker leader Ann Lee.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 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
"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
Tommy refused to be snubbed and, cupping his ear to the carton, shouted, “What’s that? No kidding! You’re crazy about me. Inside that answer machine all those brainy cells are rooting for me to win.”
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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