snobbish

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It’s been broadly debated whether the novel actually is a love story between the snobbish Cathy and the glowering Heathcliff.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

In the rare event that you do face down a truly snobbish somm, DiGrigoli believes there isn’t much point in engaging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Even still to this day, the word "narcissist" gets misused to describe people who are merely snobbish or egotistical.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

Film critic Siobhan Synnot called Margolyes's comments "snobbish", adding: "Classic children's films may speak to adults too, it's about ambition, sophistication and quality, not age range".

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024

Never mind that he probably didn’t deserve their honor—they knew what kind of man he was: arrogant, color- struck, snobbish.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison