snotnosed

Young and arrogant

Snotnosed describes a young, inexperienced, or immature person, often one who is also impudent or arrogant: some snotnosed kid fresh out of college.

The image is of a child too young to wipe their own nose.

The word is dismissive, suggesting the person lacks the standing to deserve respect or attention.

Also spelled snot-nosed.

bratty

spoiled

Ruined or overindulged

obnoxious · cheeky · saucy · defiant · mischievous · willful · tantrums · pouty · annoying · irritating

inexperienced

green

Color of vegetation

  • naiveInnocently unsuspecting
  • callowYouthfully naive and untested
  • rawIn original state

unseasoned · fledgling · novice · untrained · wet-behind-the-ears · greenhorn · rookie · junior · neophyte · young

Opposites
maturity and experience

snotnosedseasoned

Flavored or battle-tested

experienced · veteran · mature · worldly · grizzled

attitude and demeanor

snotnosedhumble

Unassuming about oneself

respectful · deferential · modest · well-mannered · courteous

social standing and respectability

snotnoseddistinguished

Notable and respected

venerable · esteemed · respected · respectable · dignified

Family

snot, nose, snotty, nosed, noses, nosy

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG