schnöde

contemptible, vile, trivial

English translations

  1. 01

    trivial

Word details

German meaning
Verächtlich, gemein, geringwertig.
English meaning
despicable
Synonym
verächtlich, gering
German example
Er beging eine schnöde Tat.
English example
He committed a despicable act.
Comparative
schnöderSuperlative: am schnödesten

Example sentences with “schnöde”

  1. Er wurde aus schnödem Mammon entlassen. (He was fired for mere money - contextually: trivial/base).

Frequently asked questions

Is it formal?

Yes, it is often used in a slightly elevated or sarcastic way.