adjective
- showing contempt or scorn through facial expression or tone of voice
noun
- the act of showing contempt or scorn through facial expression or tone
Examples
- His sneering attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
- She gave him a sneering look when he made the suggestion.
- The critic’s sneering review hurt the young author’s feelings.
- There was constant sneering from the back of the classroom.
- His sneering at their efforts was completely unnecessary.
- The sneering tone in her voice was unmistakable.
- Stop that sneering and listen to what she has to say.