phubbed
Dismissed for screen
Phubbed is the past tense of phub, a blend of "phone" and "snub"—to ignore someone in favor of your phone.
Being phubbed means someone chose their screen over engaging with you: I tried to tell her about my day but got phubbed the whole time.
The word captures a distinctly modern rudeness.
Purposely not noticed
- neglectedNot given proper attention
- dismissedReleased from duty
- snubbedIntentionally disregarded
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
disregarded · alienated · isolated · lonely · abandoned · excluded · invisible · unacknowledged
Handheld connected computer
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- scrollingMoving display content vertically
- screenDisplay or barrier
- notificationFormal notice given
app · device · distracted · multitasking · digital · online · messaging · twitter
Offensively ill-mannered
- impoliteLacking good manners
- discourteousLacking good manners
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- insensitiveUnaware of others' emotions
disrespectful · snubbed · uncivil · cold · dismissive · inattentive · distracted · absent
ignored
Purposely not noticed
overlooked · disregarded · alienated · isolated · lonely · abandoned · excluded · invisible · unacknowledged · sidelined
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- scrollingMoving display content vertically
- screenDisplay or barrier
notification · app · device · distracted · multitasking · digital · online · messaging · twitter
rude
Offensively ill-mannered
- impoliteLacking good manners
- discourteousLacking good manners
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
insensitive · disrespectful · snubbed · uncivil · cold · dismissive · inattentive · distracted · absent · unavailable
phubbedattended to
Gave needed attention
engaged · paid attention to · acknowledged · noticed · prioritized
phubbedprioritized
Ordered by importance
valued · respected · included · appreciated · welcomed