sneery
- adjective
- /ˈsnɪri/
:
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.
- They have this establishment kind of sneery view of the world.
Examples
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They have this establishment kind of sneery view of the world.
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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.
Blog text (6) -
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?").
Blog text (3) -
His sneery remarks during the meeting made it clear that he held everyone in disdain.
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The critic's sneery tone in the review alienated many fans of the film.
Synonyms
37
7.9
Being rude in a clever, mocking way
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7.5
Saying mocking or hurtful things in a quiet indirect way
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7.8
Having a small proud smile that shows you feel pleased with yourself
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5.9
Showing dislike and no respect in the face or voice
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9.9
Having a sharp, unfriendly tone that criticizes others
Having a mean or hurtful tone that makes people feel small
To say mocking or rude things to tease someone
Antonyms
How Sneering
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.