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SNOBBERY Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word snobbery. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word snobbery. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SNOBBERY

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affectation
nounn
noun

• a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

airs
verb, nounv, n
noun

• affected manners intended to impress others

arrogance
nounn
noun

• overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

complacency
nounn
noun

• the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

condescension
nounn
noun

• the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

• affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank

disdain
noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

elitism
nounn
noun

• the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals

haughtiness
nounn
noun

• overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

hauteur
nounn
noun

• overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

pomposity
nounn
noun

• lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity

pretentiousness
nounn
noun

• lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity

• the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)

smugness
nounn
noun

• an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction

snootiness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being snooty

superciliousness
nounn
noun

• the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

superiority
nounn
noun

• the quality of being superior

• the quality of being at a competitive advantage

• displaying a sense of being better than others

• the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits

snobbism
nounn
noun

• the trait of condescending to those of lower social status

snobbishness
nounn
noun

• the trait of condescending to those of lower social status

Best Hypernyms For SNOBBERY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for snobbery, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
arrogance haughtiness hauteur high-handedness lordliness

Alternatives for AFFECTATION

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