Proud
Proud adjective - Having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself.
Usage example: the unemployed woman was too proud to take a job as a maid
Patronizing and proud are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patronizing" instead an adjective "Proud".
Nearby Word: proudly
Patronizing
Patronizing adjective - (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
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Synonyms for Patronizing
Proud and patronizing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proud" instead an adjective "Patronizing".
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Related pairs
- lofty and proud
- lofty and patronizing
- self-important and proud
- self-important and patronizing
- scornful and proud
- scornful and patronizing
- contemptuous and proud
- contemptuous and patronizing
- overbearing and proud
- overbearing and patronizing
- haughty and proud
- haughty and patronizing
- snooty and proud
- snooty and patronizing
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