Condescending

Pronunciation: /kənˈdɛsəndɪŋ/

Definitions of condescending

adjective showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

Example Sentences

A1 She spoke to the new student in a condescending tone.

A2 The teacher's condescending attitude made the students feel insecure.

B1 The manager's condescending remarks towards his employees were uncalled for.

B2 Her condescending behavior towards her colleagues caused tension in the workplace.

C1 The condescending tone of the article alienated many readers.

C2 His condescending remarks revealed his true arrogance.

Examples of condescending in a Sentence

formal Her condescending tone during the meeting was off-putting to many attendees.

informal I can't stand the way he talks to us, it's so condescending.

slang She always acts so high and mighty, it's really condescending.

figurative The dark clouds seemed to cast a condescending shadow over the town.

Grammatical Forms of condescending

• past tense: condescended
• plural: condescending
• comparative: more condescending
• superlative: most condescending
• present tense: condescends
• future tense: will condescend
• perfect tense: have condescended
• continuous tense: is condescending
• singular: condescending
• positive degree: condescending
• infinitive: to condescend
• gerund: condescending
• participle: condescended

Origin and Evolution of condescending

First Known Use: 1627 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'condescending' originated from the Latin word 'condescendere', meaning 'to come down, stoop, descend'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was patronizing or looking down on others, the meaning of 'condescending' has evolved to also include behaviors or tones that suggest a sense of superiority or arrogance.