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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Michael Jackson’s famous clan stepped out to celebrate the premiere of the new “Michael” biopic, but some of the Jacksons snubbed the event and have opposed the film.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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

Wicked may have been snubbed at this week's Bafta nominations, but the cast are up for four Grammys - including best duet, for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's rendition of Defying Gravity.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

In China, people had worried more about being recognized; even here, if Helen were snubbed, she might sigh, “Of course, he did not realize who we are.”

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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