snobbism

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snobbism

A man displays snobbism by ignoring the friendly greeting of a shopkeeper.

Definition

Noun: 1. The trait of condescending to those of lower social status: Snobbism is the characteristic behavior or attitude of a snob. It involves believing that one's own tastes, social class, or knowledge are superior and looking down on or treating with contempt those perceived as inferior.

Usage
  • Snobbism is an uncountable noun used to describe a general attitude or quality.
  • It is often used in social and cultural criticism to describe elitist behavior.
  • It can be modified by adjectives like "cultural," "intellectual," or "social."
Examples
  • The exclusive club was known for its atmosphere of snobbism and exclusivity.
  • Her snobbism prevented her from enjoying popular films or music.
  • He criticized the snobbism often found in academic circles.
Advanced Usage
  • "Cultural snobbism": A condescending attitude towards popular culture or the tastes of the general public.
    • His refusal to watch any television show was pure cultural snobbism.
  • "Intellectual snobbism": Looking down on others for their lack of education or for holding different, less sophisticated opinions.
    • The debate was marred by a tone of intellectual snobbism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Snob (n): A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those considered inferior.
  • Snobby (adj): Characteristic of or resembling a snob.
  • Snobbish (adj): Having the character of a snob. This is the most common adjective form.
  • Snobbishness (n): The quality of being snobbish. This is a direct synonym for "snobbism."
Synonyms
  • Snobbishness: The quality of being snobbish.
  • Elitism: The belief that a society or system should be led by an elite.
  • Condescension: An attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain.
  • Haughtiness: The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Antonyms
  • Humility: A modest or low view of one's own importance.
  • Modesty: The quality of being unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities.
  • Egalitarianism: The doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
snobbism

A man displays snobbism by ignoring the friendly greeting of a shopkeeper.

Noun
  1. the trait of condescending to those of lower social status

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