Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Friendly
Friendly adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.
Condescending is an antonym for friendly.
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Chuck was initially friendly with Raleigh (or as friendly Chuck could be) but when he found out Raleigh worked on the Kaiju Wall, he became rude and condescending to Raleigh.
Source: Foil -
While she comes of as condescending when she was introduced because of her rank C status, she quickly becomes friendly towards the rest of the team after Takara saves her life on the first mission.
Source: Manga / Rising X Rydeen - He has a few friendly conversations with various characters, but can also be arrogant and casually condescending as well.
Source: Affably Evil / Live-Action TV
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