snobbish

• Beschreibt eine Person, die sich aufgrund von sozialem Status, Geschmack oder Intelligenz für überlegen hält und andere geringschätzig behandelt.

Describes a person who believes they are superior to others in terms of social status, taste, or intellect.

1. Socially exclusiveB2formal

   Befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior.

   Snobistisch

   • His snobbish attitude made him unpopular at the party.
   • She gave a snobbish look to the new neighbors.
   • The club has a snobbish reputation for only accepting wealthy members.

   Synonymecondescendingelitisthaughtyhigh-and-mightypretentioussnootysnottystuck-upsuperiortoffee-noseduppity

   Antonymeapproachabledemocraticegalitarianfriendlyhumbleinclusiveunpretentious

2. Condescending or superiorB2informal

   Showing a belief that one is better or more cultured than others.

   Snobistisch

   • He made a snobbish comment about her taste in music.
   • Her snobbish remarks about the local cuisine offended everyone.
   • Don't be so snobbish; everyone has different preferences.

   Synonymearrogantcondescendingelitisthaughtypatronizingpretentioussnootysupercilious

   Antonymedown-to-earthhumblemodestunpretentious