condescending
pronunciation
How to pronounce condescending in British English:
UK [ˌkɒndɪˈsendɪŋ]
How to pronounce condescending in American English:
US [ˌkɑndɪˈsendɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Word Origin
- condescending (adj.)
- 1707, present participle adjective from condescend. Originally in a positive sense (of God, the Savior, etc.) until late 18c. Related: Condescendingly (1650s).
Example
- 1. His condescending attitude really gets my back up .
- 2. To treat in a condescending manner .
- 3. The trait of condescending to those of lower social status .
- 4. That may sound condescending . But there is genuine cause for worry .
- 5. Although these days france installs some of its best people in brussels to watch what the eu gets up to , that condescending attitude has never entirely disappeared .