Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Condescending
Sardonic and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sardonic" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Sardonic
Sardonic adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Condescending and sardonic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Sardonic".
Nearby Word: sardonically
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- disrespectful and condescending
- disrespectful and sardonic
- insulting and condescending
- insulting and sardonic
- scornful and condescending
- scornful and sardonic
- contemptuous and condescending
- contemptuous and sardonic
- derisive and condescending
- derisive and sardonic
- arrogant and condescending
- arrogant and sardonic
- supercilious and condescending
- supercilious and sardonic
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