snide

snide

adjective \ˈsnīd\

Definition of SNIDE

1

a : false, counterfeit

b : practicing deception : dishonest <a snide merchant>

2

: unworthy of esteem : low <a snide trick>

3

: slyly disparaging : insinuating <snide remarks>

— snide·ly adverb

— snide·ness noun

Examples of SNIDE

1. <a snide trick to get the old woman to sell her antiques for practically nothing>
2. <some small-time crook who was selling snide gems to gullible tourists>

Origin of SNIDE

origin unknown

First Known Use: circa 1859

Related to SNIDE

Synonyms

base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, dishonorable, execrable, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, ignoble, sordid, vile, wretched

Antonyms

high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuous

Related Words

bad, black, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong; cruel, vicious; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted; atrocious, villainous; unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous; discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful, unworthy

Near Antonyms

ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous; commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right; decent, proper, reputable, respectable, seemly; blameless, guiltless; incorruptible, irreproachable; uncorrupted, unerring