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condescending
Meaning: acting as though one is superior to others
condescending in a sentence
How condescending is used in real sentences:
His condescending tone made the new intern feel foolish for asking a simple question.
The reviewer's condescending comments implied the young chef could never understand classic technique.
“To include the medals anyway would be condescending, because it assumes the artist’s judgment is superior to the subject’s understanding of a personal history.”
— from the passage The Speaking Ground
Synonyms for condescending
Other words for condescending — patronizing, haughty and disdainful — carry the same meaning.
- patronizing
- haughty
- disdainful
Antonyms of condescending
Words that mean the opposite of condescending:
- respectful
- humble
Where it comes from
From Latin condescendere 'to descend together, stoop'
Memory hook
CONDESCENDING — someone who thinks they must DESCEND to your level to talk to you.
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