Condescending

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

Condescending (adjective)

  1. Showing that you think you are better or more important than others.
  2. Behaving in a way that suggests you have a higher status than someone else.

Examples

  • The teacher's condescending tone upset the students.
  • His condescending attitude made others feel inferior.

Common collocations: condescending remarks, condescending attitude, display a condescending attitude, exude condescending vibes

Synonyms of Condescending

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Condescending

  • — A humble person does not consider themselves superior.
  • — An approachable person is easy to talk to and friendly.