Condescending and Rude

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Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.

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Rude and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rude" instead an adjective "Condescending".

Rude adjective - Hastily or roughly constructed.

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Condescending and rude are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Rude".

Nearby Words: rudeness, rudely

She's rude or condescending several times, and seems to enjoy provoking the other members of the team.

Source: Manga / Ghost Hunt
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
Even before Sue Ellen shows up, she is shown being very rude and condescending on the phone.

Source: Film / Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

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