patronizing
pronunciation
How to pronounce patronizing in British English:
UK [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ]
How to pronounce patronizing in American English:
US [ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ]
-
- Adjective:
- (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Word Origin
- patronizing (adj.)
- 1727, past participle adjective from patronize. Related: Patronizingly.
Example
- 1. But it now has customers who might never have thought of patronizing the business .
- 2. Her patronizing sarcasm made my blood boil .
- 3. Some passengers often treat taxi driver with great patronizing disregard .
- 4. Don 't be rude or patronizing .
- 5. Mr. putin 's tone varied from patient and paternal to at times angry and patronizing .