Patronizing

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of patronizing

adjective showing an offensively condescending manner

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher spoke to the students in a patronizing tone.

A2 She felt offended by his patronizing attitude towards her work.

B1 The manager's patronizing behavior towards his employees created a tense work environment.

B2 She couldn't stand his patronizing comments about her intelligence.

C1 The politician's patronizing remarks towards his opponents backfired and caused a public outcry.

C2 Her patronizing attitude towards her colleagues alienated them and led to a breakdown in communication.

Examples of patronizing in a Sentence

formal The teacher's tone was perceived as patronizing by the students.

informal Stop being so patronizing, I understand what you're saying.

slang She was talking down to me, it was so patronizing.

figurative His smile was fake and patronizing, as if he thought he was superior to everyone else.

Grammatical Forms of patronizing

• past tense: patronized
• plural: patronizings
• comparative: more patronizing
• superlative: most patronizing
• present tense: patronizes
• future tense: will patronize
• perfect tense: have patronized
• continuous tense: is patronizing
• singular: patronizing
• positive degree: patronizing
• infinitive: to patronize
• gerund: patronizing
• participle: patronized

Origin and Evolution of patronizing

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'patronizing' originated from the Latin word 'patronus' which means 'patron' or 'protector'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a positive sense to describe someone who was a benefactor or protector, the word 'patronizing' evolved over time to take on a negative connotation of condescension or superiority towards others.