Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Complacent and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Complacent" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Complacent
Complacent adjective - Having too high an opinion of oneself.
Usage example: a complacent junior exec who was certain of his indispensability to the company
Condescending and complacent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Complacent".
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Related pairs
- self-important and condescending
- self-important and complacent
- haughty and condescending
- haughty and complacent
- snooty and condescending
- snooty and complacent
- pompous and condescending
- pompous and complacent
- arrogant and condescending
- arrogant and complacent
- superior and condescending
- superior and complacent
- conceited and condescending
- conceited and complacent
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