Derisive
Derisive adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.
Patronizing and derisive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patronizing" instead an adjective "Derisive".
Patronizing
Patronizing adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Patronizing
Derisive and patronizing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Patronizing".
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Related pairs
- arch and derisive
- arch and patronizing
- scornful and derisive
- scornful and patronizing
- contemptuous and derisive
- contemptuous and patronizing
- snotty and derisive
- snotty and patronizing
- haughty and derisive
- haughty and patronizing
- snooty and derisive
- snooty and patronizing
- disparaging and derisive
- disparaging and patronizing
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