Vocabulary Entry

condescending

|adjective • verb

adjective

Having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.

Example Sentences

"Her condescending tone made him feel belittled."

"He had a condescending attitude towards his coworkers."

"The teacher's condescending remarks discouraged student participation."

verb

Example Sentences

"He tends to condescend when talking to younger employees."

"She didn't mean to condescend, but her comments often came off that way."

"It's frustrating when he condescends instead of offering real help."