snubbed
Americanadjective
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treated with disdain or contempt, especially by being ignored.
Some of the snubbed actors on this list have managed to snag a nomination or two, but none of them ever won despite incredible talent and hard work.
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sharply rebuked or rejected.
At my shouted challenge he backed off the stairs, slinking away like a snubbed lap dog.
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Origin of snubbed
First recorded in 1580–90; snub ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; snub ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
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Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, was recently snubbed from the company’s annual CEO summit and from the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, which he has attended for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Michael Jackson’s famous clan stepped out to celebrate the premiere of the new “Michael” biopic, but some of the Jacksons snubbed the event and have opposed the film.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
"The invitation to the G7 does not mean that you're being snubbed if you're not invited or you're being ignored," said Ramaphosa.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
It wasn’t the first time that Huang had snubbed Su, who is also his first cousin, once removed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
If Maria didn’t notice she was being snubbed, the whole thing was pointless.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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