sneering
/ˈsnɪərɪŋ/
sneer · ing
ˈsnɪər · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. showing contempt or mocking
Significado en Español
burlón, desdeñoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chế nhạo, khinh bỉ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “sneering”:
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A
scornful
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B
respectful
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C
admiring
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D
courteous
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A — scornful.
“sneering” means adj. showing contempt or mocking
Common questions about “sneering”
What does “sneering” mean?
sneering — adj. showing contempt or mocking. In Chinese: 嘲笑的，讥讽的.
How do you pronounce “sneering”?
sneering is pronounced /ˈsnɪərɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sneer · ing.
Is “sneering” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sneering appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
