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sniffy

/ˈsnɪf.i/

Übersetzung: Abwertendes Adjektiv, das eine geringschätzige oder verächtliche Haltung ausdrückt; jemanden oder etwas von oben herab behandelnd.

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adjective

/ˈsnɪf.i/C2formalbritishveraltet
  • deAbwertendes Adjektiv, das eine geringschätzige oder verächtliche Haltung ausdrückt; jemanden oder etwas von oben herab behandelnd.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning disdainful or contemptuous; showing a superior attitude.

  1. Disdainful or contemptuousC1informalbritish

    Having or showing an attitude of arrogant superiority and disdain toward others considered unworthy.

    deGeringschätzig

    • She gave a sniffy reply when asked about her colleague's work.
    • His sniffy attitude made him unpopular at the office.
    • The critic was sniffy about the new film, calling it amateurish.

    Synonymearrogantcondescendingcontemptuousdisdainfulhaughtypatronizingscornfulsnootysupercilioussuperior

    Antonymecourteoushumblemodestrespectfulunassuming

Formen
  • sniffier comparative form
  • sniffiest superlative form