Benevolent
Benevolent adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.
Condescending and benevolent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Benevolent".
Nearby Word: benevolence
Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Benevolent and condescending are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Benevolent" instead an adjective "Condescending".
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Condescending Compassion: Despite having benevolent intentions towards the rest of humanity, the Aesir often come off as considerably haughty and condescending towards the humans they are protecting.
Source: Video Game / Too Human -
Edward Elric, a bitter young man who lost his faith in any kind of benevolent god when an attempt to resurrect his dead mother goes horribly awry and becomes very grouchy and condescending when it comes to religion.
Source: Hollywood Atheist
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