Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
High-handed and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "High-handed" instead an adjective "Condescending".
High-handed
High-handed adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: the manager displayed a high-handed demeanor that increasingly demoralized the members of his staff
Condescending and high-handed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective phrase "High-handed".
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Related pairs
- lofty and condescending
- lofty and high-handed
- contemptuous and condescending
- contemptuous and high-handed
- overbearing and condescending
- overbearing and high-handed
- haughty and condescending
- haughty and high-handed
- snooty and condescending
- snooty and high-handed
- pretentious and condescending
- pretentious and high-handed
- arrogant and condescending
- arrogant and high-handed
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