condescending

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/, /ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/
• (America) IPA: /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/

Adjective

condescending

1. Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

   Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!

Synonyms

• (assuming a tone of superiority) patronizing

Related terms

• condescendence
• condescension

Translations

• French: condescendant
• German: herablassend
• Portuguese: condescendente
• Russian: снисходи́тельный
• Spanish: condescendiente (false friend), paternalista

Verb

1. present participle of condescend#English|condescend

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