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sneery

sneery

8.8
Having a rude, mocking look or voice that shows dislike
  • adjective
  • /ˈsnɪri/
translation icon : despectivo
  • She rolled her eyes and gave a sneery laugh when he suggested the idea.

They have this establishment kind of sneery view of the world.

Examples

  • They have this establishment kind of sneery view of the world.

  • I'm beginning to think we're in the position of a parent whose 14-year-old has turned into a sneery, surly, entitled hellion.

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  • Arguing that the show is among the greats, you're usually met with a sneery kind of attitude, as if it's lacking in substance; this is usually from those who gave up at one point or another, or just from those who have a very basic knowledge of what LOST was ("Isn't there a polar bear in the jungle?").

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  • His sneery remarks during the meeting made it clear that he held everyone in disdain.

  • The critic's sneery tone in the review alienated many fans of the film.

Synonyms

snarky
vssneery
  • Informal
37 7.9

Being rude in a clever, mocking way

expresses plain contempt rather than playful or ironic criticism
snide
vssneery
26 7.5

Saying mocking or hurtful things in a quiet indirect way

is more openly contemptuous rather than subtly insulting
smirky
vssneery
1 7.8

Having a small proud smile that shows you feel pleased with yourself

expresses active contempt or mocking rather than merely smug expression
sneering
vssneery
1 5.9

Showing dislike and no respect in the face or voice

is the same meaning but appears as a shorter informal adjective form
narky
vssneery
  • UK
1 9.9

Having a sharp, unfriendly tone that criticizes others

focuses on mocking contempt rather than general irritability or sharpness
snidery
vssneery
9.9

Having a mean or hurtful tone that makes people feel small

is similar but names the general contemptuous attitude rather than remarks
sarky
vssneery
  • UK
9.9

To say mocking or rude things to tease someone

carries straightforward contempt rather than light teasing or regional tone

Antonyms

150 1.1

Being polite and showing admiration for someone

How Sneering

contemptuous
17 7.0
derisive
  • Offensive
9 7.7
sneery
8.8
mocking
2 4.5
dismissive
43 5.6

Surface Forms

sneery positive

Morphology

sneery = sneer (transparent) = sneer + y

The word 'sneery' is transparently derived from 'sneer' with the addition of the suffix '-y' to form an adjective.

Etymology

Sneery comes from the verb sneer, which means 'to curl the lip' or make a mocking face. So a sneery look or comment shows disrespect and can make someone feel bad.