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Condescending

//ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ// adj, verb

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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!"

Adjective
  1. 1
    (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of condescend form-of, gerund, participle, present

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