adjective

condescending

KAWN-dih-sehnd-ihng

adjective

Showing a superior, patronising attitude toward someone.

"His condescending remarks made the new employee feel stupid."

"Please don't use that condescending tone with me."

How to Use Condescending

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTalking down to someone as if they are less capable or intelligent.

Common pairings

condescending tone condescending remark

more condescending comparative, most condescending superlative

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His _____ remarks made the new employee feel stupid.

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