Condescending and Sneering

Condescending

Condescending adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Sneering and condescending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sneering" instead an adjective "Condescending".

Sneering

Sneering adjective - Expressive of contempt.
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Synonyms for Sneering

Condescending and sneering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescending" instead an adjective "Sneering".

Nearby Words: sneer, sneered

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  • Video Game / Age of Empires II Smug Snake: In the third Attila the Hun scenario, you fight against the ruler of Constantinople, whose voiceovers all have a sneering, condescending tone.
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