Condescending
Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Selective and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Selective" instead an adjective "Condescending".
Selective
Selective adjective - Tending to select carefully.
Condescending and selective are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Selective".
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Other scholars and researchers have also deconstructed this argument by pointing out the biases, selective lenses and idealized framing that tends to come along with this trope, as well as the tendencies for double standards and condescending attitudes.
Source: Noble Savage
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