Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Disrespectful and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disrespectful" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Disrespectful
Disrespectful adjective - Showing a lack of manners or consideration for others.
Condescending and disrespectful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Disrespectful".
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- insulting and condescending
- insulting and disrespectful
- scornful and condescending
- scornful and disrespectful
- contemptuous and condescending
- contemptuous and disrespectful
- derisive and condescending
- derisive and disrespectful
- insolent and condescending
- insolent and disrespectful
- curt and condescending
- curt and disrespectful
- haughty and condescending
- haughty and disrespectful
Both words in one sentence
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Jerk Ass: Victor is a smug bastard who is extremely condescending and disrespectful to both the player and his former teacher, Steve.
Source: Video Game / Ace Fishing -
And many of said good guys are often condescending, disrespectful, and arrogant to the others.
Source: Polite Villains, Rude Heroes - He's arrogant, snotty, conceited, condescending, disrespectful, and just plain annoying; coupled with the aforementioned Manipulative!
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