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.
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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
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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
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
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 • Jan. 22, 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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