Condescending and Complacent

Condescending

Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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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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