snide
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Definition of snide
1a : false, counterfeit
b : practicing deception : dishonest a snide merchant
2 : unworthy of esteem : low a snide trick
3 : slyly disparaging : insinuating snide remarks
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Synonyms & Antonyms for snide
Synonyms
base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, dishonorable, execrable, ignoble, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, sordid, vile, wretched
Antonyms
high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuous
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However, Salah was instead injured as the result of a cynical, snide and sneaky 'challenge' from Ramos. — SI.com, "The Bitterest Pill: Why Real Madrid's Victory in UCL Final Belies Liverpool's True Quality," 29 May 2018 Despite that peculiar humility, Kim Yong Chol has a reputation for being cantankerous and snide. — Charlie Campbell / Beijing, Time, "Who Is Kim Yong Chol? Meet Kim Jong Un's Ever-Present Right-Hand Man," 28 May 2018 Dozens of high-profile Hollywood stars have taken to social media with snide jokes and analysis since Kennedy’s announcement. — Brian Flood, Fox News, "Media, Hollywood in crisis mode over Justice Kennedy's retirement: 'Trump is disgusting and inhumane'," 28 June 2018 My apathetic-bystander self and my Mommy self can make snide jokes in the corner together. — Heather Havrilesky, The Cut, "‘I’m Starting a New Life, But There’s So Much Pressure to Get It Right!’," 30 May 2018 Throughout the episode, Christina and Tarek took turns sneaking in snide remarks about each other's appearances. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "People Had a Lot to Say About Christina and Tarek El Moussa's Return to 'Flip or Flop'," 1 June 2018 Bee took a snide and obscene swipe at Ivanka Trump for her actions (and lack thereof), but Barr took a cruel and obscene swipe at Valerie Jarrett for the color of her skin. — Karla Peterson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Why Roseanne Barr and Samantha Bee's slurs were shameful, but not equal," 1 June 2018 In the middle of robbing the bank, one robber might make a passing, snide remark about the style choices of another. — Rebecca Farley, refinery29.com, "Now Is A Great Time To Revisit John Mulaney's "Ocean's Eleven With Women" Joke," 30 May 2018 By addressing this as a broader issue about rumors or snide comments, rather than on your specific issue, HR can help to prevent additional hard feelings and embarrassment. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, "Ask HR: I think my co-workers are gossiping about my incontinence. And does my high school graduation date matter?," 8 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'snide.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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snide
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English Language Learners Definition of snide
: unkind or insulting in an indirect way
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Kids Definition of snide
: unkind or insulting in an indirect way snide remarks
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