1. the quality of being snide; derogatory insincerity or malicious mockery

Examples

• The snideness in her voice was unmistakable when she complimented his outfit.
• His constant snideness made him unpopular with his coworkers.
• She responded to criticism with typical snideness rather than addressing the concerns.
• The review was full of snideness disguised as humor.
• I was taken aback by the snideness of his supposedly helpful suggestions.
• Her snideness toward new employees created a hostile work environment.