CONDESCENDING
(adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Condescending.
How to pronounce condescending:
US
Condescending - as an adjective satellite
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arch9patronising14patronizing23Condescending - as a verb
To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
(possibly nonstandard) to treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
To consent, agree.
To come down.
Condescending - as an adjective
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
Example: "Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! you always treat me like a child!"
Example Sentences
"She always has a condescending tone when talking to her employees."
"He made a condescending remark about her intelligence."
"The condescending attitude of the salesperson made him lose the potential customer."
"I can't stand his condescending behavior towards others."
"She gave me a condescending look as if I knew nothing about the topic."
Word Game Points
Is CONDESCENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, condescending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONDESCENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is CONDESCENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, condescending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONDESCENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is CONDESCENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, condescending is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONDESCENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
