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condescending

[/ˌkɒndɪˈsendɪŋ/]
adjective
condescendente
1. showing an attitude of patronizing superiority; treating someone as if they are inferior
His condescending tone made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Seu tom condescendente deixou todos desconfortáveis.
2. characterized by a lack of respect for others; looking down on someone
She gave me a condescending smile when I asked the question.
Ela me deu um sorriso condescendente quando fiz a pergunta.
NYC Slang
bougie, stuck-up, talking down to someone
Synonyms
patronizingarrogantsuperiordisdainfuldismissivesupercilious
Antonyms
respectfulhumblemodestegalitarianconsiderate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condescendente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
condescendente
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
condescendente
no significant regional variation
Portugal
condescendente
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

talking down to someone
looking down one's nose at someone
treating someone like a child
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