Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Disparaging and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disparaging" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Disparaging
Disparaging adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.
Condescending and disparaging are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Disparaging".
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Related pairs
- disrespectful and condescending
- disrespectful and disparaging
- insulting and condescending
- insulting and disparaging
- scornful and condescending
- scornful and disparaging
- contemptuous and condescending
- contemptuous and disparaging
- derisive and condescending
- derisive and disparaging
- insolent and condescending
- insolent and disparaging
- supercilious and condescending
- supercilious and disparaging
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