condescending

/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ//ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

  2. 2

    To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).

  3. 3

    (possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).

  4. 4

    To consent, agree.

  5. 5

    To come down.

adjective

  1. 1

    Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

    Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!

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