Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Mean and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mean" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Mean
Mean adjective - Being about midway between extremes of amount or size.
Condescending and mean are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Mean".
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If some hipster from New York was making those "if X, you might be a redneck" jokes it'd come off as condescending and mean-spirited instead of wryly self-aware Affectionate Parody.
Source: Creator / Jeff Foxworthy -
If the Brain is ever condescending or mean to Brawn, it's because Dumb Is Good.
Source: Brains and Brawn -
Jerk with a Heart of Gold: Nami obviously, but actually almost everyone who is initially mean and condescending towards You later shows a nice side as well.
Source: Anime / Attacker You!
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