Patronizing
Patronizing adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Patronizing
Self-asserting and patronizing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-asserting" instead an adjective "Patronizing".
Self-asserting
Self-asserting adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: a bunch of self-asserting upstarts who thought that they could buy their way into high society
Patronizing and self-asserting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Patronizing" instead an adjective phrase "Self-asserting".
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Related pairs
- lofty and patronizing
- lofty and self-asserting
- self-important and patronizing
- self-important and self-asserting
- haughty and patronizing
- haughty and self-asserting
- pretentious and patronizing
- pretentious and self-asserting
- pompous and patronizing
- pompous and self-asserting
- arrogant and patronizing
- arrogant and self-asserting
- superior and patronizing
- superior and self-asserting
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