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- [kon-duh-sen-ding]
- /ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dɪŋ/
- /ˌkɒn.dɪˈsen.dɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-duh-sen-ding]
- /ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dɪŋ/
Definitions of condescending word
- adjective condescending 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. 3
- adjective condescending showing or implying condescension by stooping to the level of one's inferiors, esp in a patronizing way 3
- adjective condescending showing condescension; esp., patronizing 3
- adjective condescending showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority: They resented the older neighbors' condescending cordiality. 1
- verb without object condescending to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity. 1
- verb without object condescending to stoop or deign to do something: He would not condescend to misrepresent the facts. 1
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Origin of condescending
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; condescend + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Condescending
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
condescending popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
condescending usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for condescending
adj condescending
- snooty — snobbish.
- patronizing — displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- complaisant — If you are complaisant, you are willing to accept what other people are doing without complaining.
- disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
adjective condescending
- patronising — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
- haughty — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
- pompous — characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
- contemptuous — If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all.
- lordly — suitable for a lord, as trappings or ceremonies; grand or magnificent.
Antonyms for condescending
adj condescending
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- approachable — If you describe someone as approachable, you think that they are friendly and easy to talk to.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
adjective condescending
- deferential — Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful towards someone else.
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