condescending

adjective
UK: /ˌkɒndɪˈsendɪŋ/
US: /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/

  1. Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority.

    1. He is so condescending when he talks to me.
    2. Her condescending tone made it clear she thought I was beneath her.

  2. Displaying a manner that treats others as inferior; patronizing.

    1. I hate when people are condescending to me.
    2. The professor's condescending remarks discouraged students from asking questions.

Synonyms

patronizing superior disdainful haughty
condescending adverb

  1. Acting in a way that shows you believe you are more intelligent or important than other people.

    1. He was being condescending when he said that.
    2. Don't be so condescending; everyone has different strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "condescending" in English means: Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority., Displaying a manner that treats others as inferior; patronizing..

The phonetic transcription of "condescending" is /ˌkɒndɪˈsendɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "condescending": patronizing, superior, disdainful, haughty.

Example usage of "condescending": "He is so condescending when he talks to me.". More examples on the page.