0 (especially of remarks) containing unpleasant criticism that is not clearly stated:
1 containing indirect and unkind criticism:
snide remarks
Whether the last statement about ecclesiastical unity is meant as a snide remark to those ecclesiastical rulers seeking liturgical unity is debatable.
Unfortunately, the magnificence of these and other chapters is partially marred by the snide and condescending tone that colours a handful of other essays.
I am objecting—and this point should be watched—to the snide asides at our people in the mining industry, about them lacking intelligence.
That is the kind of snide suggestion sometimes made against those working for animal protection.
It is deeply offensive and, at the very least, it is snide.
I have had to accept a few snide remarks over that.
I am sure that he did not intend it, but it came over as rather a snide remark.
If only as a nation we could be less critical and snide!