Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Derisive and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Derisive
Derisive adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.
Condescending and derisive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Derisive".
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- arch and condescending
- arch and derisive
- disrespectful and condescending
- disrespectful and derisive
- insulting and condescending
- insulting and derisive
- scornful and condescending
- scornful and derisive
- contemptuous and condescending
- contemptuous and derisive
- insolent and condescending
- insolent and derisive
- snotty and condescending
- snotty and derisive
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