Advertisement
Advertisement
condescending
adjective as in snobby, lordly
Strongest matches
Weak matches
complaisant, disdainful, egotistic, la-di-da, lofty, snobbish, snotty, supercilious, superior, uppish, uppity
Discover More
Example Sentences
Although Huckabee's condescending tone - like that of an elementary school history teacher - makes it difficult to take seriously.
The document said Wright was condescending and had “resorted to name-calling,” though no examples were offered.
Dovlatov hated Soviet oppression and battled repression subtly, by not condescending to notice it, and keeping things light.
Thorns support is for everyone, and there are no pastel colors or condescending cursive.
The idea that the Church needs a separate theology for women is plain condescending.
He likes a man to speak out his mind like a man, which you know is very condescending on his part.
The aggravating smile of condescending wisdom kept playing about his lips.
The Covenant of Sinai was confirmed in a manner the most encouraging, as well as condescending and glorious.
In other circles Mrs. Errington was by no means so cool and condescending in speaking of the doctor's projected party.
I hate him—I hate him as much as I loathe myself for ever condescending to follow him.
Advertisement
Synonym of the Day
Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to condescending, such as: arrogant, patronizing, snooty, complaisant, disdainful, and egotistic.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse