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- Dictionarycondescending/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority: "she thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending"
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CONDESCENDING definition: 1. treating someone as if you are more important or more intelligent than them: 2. treating…. Learn more.
The meaning of CONDESCENDING is showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others. How to use condescending in a sentence. What is the difference between condescending and patronizing?
If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
Condescending definition: showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority. See examples of CONDESCENDING used in a sentence.
CONDESCENDING meaning: 1. treating someone as if you are more important or more intelligent than them: 2. treating…. Learn more.
Definitions of condescending. adjective. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension. synonyms: arch, patronising, patronizing. superior. of or characteristic of high rank or importance. Pronunciation. US. /ˌˈkɑndəˌˈsɛndɪŋ/ UK. /kɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Condescending."
to behave in a way which shows that you consider yourself to be better or more intelligent than other people: He treats his players fairly and never condescends to them. condescension. noun [ U ] us / ˌkɑn·dəˈsen·ʃən / Some directors treat actors with condescension.
con·de·scend·ing. (kŏn′dĭ-sĕn′dĭng) adj. Displaying a patronizingly superior attitude: "Wall Street's usual condescending attitude toward small investors" (Tom Petruno). con′de·scend′ing·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
Synonyms for CONDESCENDING: patronizing, arrogant, domineering, disdainful, bossy, supercilious, impudent, dominant; Antonyms of CONDESCENDING: humble, modest, lowly, unpretentious, timid, sheepish, bashful, shy
