Get to know Condescending better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like arch or patronizing.
Condescending in a sentence
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Condescending meaning
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
Synonyms of Condescending
Using Condescending
- The main meaning on this page is: Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
- Useful related words include: arch, patronizing, patronising, superior.
- In the example corpus, condescending often appears in combinations such as: and condescending, condescending and, as condescending.
Context around Condescending
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 1 start, 7 middle, 12 end
- Sentence types: 18 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Condescending
- In this selection, "condescending" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 23.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, distinctly, occasionally, cruel, tone, naysayers and undermining stand out and add context to how "condescending" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a distinctly condescending tone from and academics and condescending naysayers the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "condescending" sits close to words such as abang, abetting and accented, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with condescending
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The personnel clerk at the paper was condescending. (8 words)
Most employees fear her because she is cruel, condescending, and a narcissist. (12 words)
Because of his bitterness and standoffish nature, most viewers would think Joel would be condescending and proud. (17 words)
Much of the disconnect and resentment come from the feeling among a large segment of the population that the experts are condescending toward them, issuing policies and opinions that show no respect for, or understanding of, their day-to-day lives. (41 words)
But I can’t wrap my head around bragging about that ignorance as if it’s some sort of flex when it just comes across as condescending, and like he’s minimizing her accomplishments to put her down. (38 words)
And with Sally Hawkins playing Langley as a woman undeterred by pompous academics and condescending naysayers, “The Lost King” makes for a charmingly droll tale of long-ago and not-so-long-ago reappraisal. (34 words)
Lauren, is it that difficult to explain something to another poster in a mature way instead of being condescending? (19 words)
That's how you get "oh you'll change your mind" (one of the single most condescending phrases in the english language), or "why don't you want kids? (29 words)
Example sentences (20)
Abernathy, the Republican consultant, said she’d picked up a distinctly condescending tone from reporters and TV producers.
And with Sally Hawkins playing Langley as a woman undeterred by pompous academics and condescending naysayers, “The Lost King” makes for a charmingly droll tale of long-ago and not-so-long-ago reappraisal.
A Political Scientist, Dr. Adekunle Alaye, described Obasanjo’s action as condescending, undermining and desecration of the Yoruba traditional institution.
Because of his bitterness and standoffish nature, most viewers would think Joel would be condescending and proud.
But I can’t wrap my head around bragging about that ignorance as if it’s some sort of flex when it just comes across as condescending, and like he’s minimizing her accomplishments to put her down.
His claim that he is keeping the report close to his chest to protect the interest of some “prominent Nigerians” who did not “look for his trouble,” is self-serving and condescending.
Hundreds of people commented with some supporting her idea while others described the list as "too intense" and "condescending".
I can be gruffer and blunter with people than I intend to be, and more than occasionally condescending without meaning to be.
I would be isolated in an office with an overpowering coach, door closed, sitting quietly, hardly able to speak because of condescending, sarcastic and manipulative tactics.
Lauren, is it that difficult to explain something to another poster in a mature way instead of being condescending?
Mamoru's teasing and jokes at Usagi's expense can be seen as condescending, initially hurting her feelings.
Most employees fear her because she is cruel, condescending, and a narcissist.
Players controlling Hades should woo a Sim, pretend to be nice to them, and propose, only to be very mean and condescending once they are married.
Reacting to the backlash via a video message shared on her social media handles, Tacha explained that referring to the trio as “upcoming artistes” was not in any way condescending.
Some of the questions were basic, and as two All-Pro NFL players, they could’ve easily brushed them off and been condescending.
That's how you get "oh you'll change your mind" (one of the single most condescending phrases in the english language), or "why don't you want kids?
The newspaper’s words, written in tribute to the young Malian writer Yambo Ouologuem, sound condescending today.
The personnel clerk at the paper was condescending.
They continue to be condescending and political, every time I give it another try when they have a crossover episode, the same thing happens.
Much of the disconnect and resentment come from the feeling among a large segment of the population that the experts are condescending toward them, issuing policies and opinions that show no respect for, or understanding of, their day-to-day lives.
Common combinations with condescending
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- and condescending 18×
- condescending and 14×
- as condescending 6×
- be condescending 4×
- condescending to 4×
- being condescending 3×
- condescending attitude 3×
- of condescending 2×
- sounding condescending 2×
- often condescending 2×