Snide Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsnaɪd

SNYDE

UK

snˈaɪd

SNYDE

Definition

Saying or doing something in a rude, mocking, or disrespectful way, often to hurt or criticize someone indirectly.

Usage & Nuances

"Snide" is usually used to describe comments, remarks, or looks that are subtle but mean or mocking. It is slightly formal and can sound more sophisticated than just "mean" or "rude". Common collocations: 'snide remark', 'snide comment'. Don't confuse with direct insults; 'snide' is more indirect and sarcastic.

• Spanish: despectivo - sarcástico - malicioso (comentario)
• Portuguese (BR): desdenhoso - sarcástico - maldoso (comentário)
• Portuguese (PT): desdenhoso - sarcástico - malicioso (comentário)
• Chinese (Simplified): 挖苦的 - 讽刺的 - 恶意的（评论）
• Chinese (Traditional): 挖苦的 - 諷刺的 - 惡意的（評論）
• Hindi: तात्पर्यपूर्ण - तंज़ (व्यंग्य) - कटाक्षपूर्ण
• Arabic: ساخر - ازدرائي - لاذع (تعليق)
• Bengali: তীব্র (তিরস্কারপূর্ণ) - বিদ্রুপপূর্ণ
• Russian: язвительный - ехидный
• Japanese: 皮肉な - 嘲るような
• Vietnamese: mỉa mai - châm biếm
• Korean: 비꼬는 - 빈정거리는
• Turkish: alaycı - iğneleyici
• Urdu: طعنے دینے والا - طنزیہ
• Indonesian: sinis - menyindir

Example Sentences

He made a snide comment about my shoes.

basic

She ignored his snide remarks.

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His snide tone made everyone uncomfortable.

basic

You don't have to be so snide about it.

natural

I could tell from his snide smile that he wasn't being sincere.

natural

People tend to remember a snide remark longer than a compliment.

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