Snide — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈsnīd/

Meaning & Definition of Snide

Snide (adjective)

  1. false, counterfeit
  2. practicing deception, dishonest
  3. unworthy of esteem, low

Snide (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency

    "a snide trick to get the couple to gamble on a bet they had no real chance of winning"

    similar: base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, dishonorable, execrable, ignoble, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, sordid, vile, wretched
    related: bad, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong, cruel, vicious, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible, corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted, atrocious, villainous, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful, unworthy
    opposite: high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuous
    near: ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous, commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right, decent, proper, reputable, respectable, seemly, blameless, guiltless, incorruptible, irreproachable, uncorrupted, unerring

  2. being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud

    "some small-time crook who was selling snide gems to gullible tourists"

    similar: bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, forged, inauthentic, phony, sham, spurious, unauthentic
    related: artificial, factitious, imitation, man-made, mimic, mock, simulated, substitute, synthetic, dummy, nonfunctioning, ornamental, cultured, fabricated, manufactured, deceptive, delusive, misleading
    opposite: authentic, bona fide, genuine, real, unfaked
    near: natural, actual, true, valid

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Snide

The most common words with a similar meaning to Snide:

base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, dishonorable, execrable, ignoble, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, sordid, vile, wretched, bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, forged, inauthentic, phony, sham, spurious, unauthentic

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Snide

Words with the opposite meaning of Snide:

high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuous, authentic, bona fide, genuine, real, unfaked

Related Words for Snide

bad, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong, cruel, vicious, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible, corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted, atrocious, villainous, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous, discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful

Near Antonyms of Snide

ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous, commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right, decent, proper, reputable, respectable, seemly, blameless, guiltless, incorruptible, irreproachable, uncorrupted, unerring, natural, actual, true, valid

Word Forms of Snide

Derived words: snidely (adverb), snideness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Snide

origin unknown

First known use: circa 1859

Frequently Asked Questions about Snide

What does "Snide" mean?

"Snide" means false, counterfeit. As an adjective, it is defined as: false, counterfeit. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Snide"?

Other words for "Snide" include base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, dishonorable and execrable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Snide" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Snide"?

There are 78 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Snide". Common alternatives include base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, dishonorable, execrable, ignoble and ignominious.

What is the opposite of "Snide"?

Antonyms of "Snide" include high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright and venerable. Near antonyms include ethical, honest, just and principled.

How do you use "Snide" in a sentence?

Examples of "Snide" in a sentence: "a snide trick to get the couple to gamble on a bet they had no real chance of winning"; "some small-time crook who was selling snide gems to gullible tourists".

Is "Snide" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Snide" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Snide"?

"Snide" is pronounced /ˈsnīd/.

What is the origin of the word "Snide"?

"Snide" comes from origin unknown. First known use: circa 1859.