Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Courteous and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Courteous" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Courteous
Courteous adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.
Condescending and courteous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Courteous".
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Related pairs
- pleasant and condescending
- pleasant and courteous
- gentle and condescending
- gentle and courteous
- gracious and condescending
- gracious and courteous
- elegant and condescending
- elegant and courteous
- affected and condescending
- affected and courteous
- polite and condescending
- polite and courteous
- indulgent and condescending
- indulgent and courteous
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