snobbery

Definitions

The behavior or attitude of people who believe they are superior to others based on social status, wealth, or taste.

The practice of judging others based on their perceived lack of refinement or social standing.

Examples

She refused to dine at the local diner, displaying a level of snobbery that alienated her new neighbors.

The critic's review was filled with intellectual snobbery, dismissing the popular film simply because it lacked complexity.

Synonyms

arrogance haughtiness elitism pretension superciliousness condescension pride

Antonyms

humility modesty egalitarianism humbleness unpretentiousness friendliness simplicity