sneering

/'sniəriɳ/
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sneering

He gave a sneering look to his rival across the chessboard.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Expressing contempt or scorn: Describes a facial expression, tone of voice, or manner that shows a strong feeling of disrespect, mockery, or disdain for someone or something.
    • Characterized by derision: Conveying ridicule or a sense of superiority.
Usage

The adjective "sneering" is used to describe a person's expression, attitude, or words that are openly contemptuous. It implies a deliberate act of looking down on someone or something with scorn.

Examples
  • Adjective:
    • He gave a sneering laugh when he heard my suggestion.
    • Her sneering tone made it clear she thought the idea was foolish.
    • The politician responded with a sneering remark about his opponent's inexperience.
Advanced Usage
  • "sneering contempt": A phrase describing a particularly intense and obvious form of disdain.
    • He looked at the old painting with sneering contempt.
  • "sneering superiority": An attitude that combines scorn with a belief in one's own higher status or knowledge.
    • Her sneering superiority alienated her colleagues.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sneer (verb/noun): To smile, laugh, or contort one's face in a way that shows scorn. Also, the expression itself.
    • He sneered at the proposal. (verb)
    • Her face was fixed in a sneer. (noun)
  • Sneeringly (adverb): In a sneering manner.
    • He commented sneeringly on their efforts.
Synonyms
  • Contemptuous: Showing a lack of respect.
  • Derisive: Expressing ridicule.
  • Scornful: Feeling or expressing contempt.
  • Supercilious: Behaving as if one is superior to others.
  • Snide: Derogatory or mocking in an indirect, often malicious, way.
Antonyms
  • Respectful: Showing deference and esteem.
  • Admiring: Regarding with warm approval.
  • Approving: Showing or feeling acceptance.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Curl one's lip in a sneer": To raise one side of the upper lip to show contempt.
    • He merely curled his lip in a sneer and turned away.
  • "A sneer of disdain": A sneer specifically showing a feeling that something is unworthy of respect.
    • She met his apology with a sneer of disdain.
sneering

He gave a sneering look to his rival across the chessboard.

Adjective
  1. expressive of contempt
    • curled his lip in a supercilious smile
    • spoke in a sneering jeering manner
    • makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one

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