sneer

Example Sentences

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The mouth renders the verdict: a barely perceptible sneer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

"If many critics sneer and say we can't achieve food self-sufficiency, today we prove that we are food self-sufficient," Prabowo said.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

How many generals and admirals in the audience were appalled that this talk show host and former major in the National Guard had the temerity to sneer at experienced combat commanders?

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2025

This invective is delivered with a sneer, a wink, and finally a cackle of laughter.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025

I fell off to sleep wondering when Amaka would come in, if her lips would turn down at the corners in a sneer when she looked at me sleeping.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie