Looking for the meaning of the word CONDESCENDING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONDESCENDING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Condescending
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Short Definition:having or showing attitude of patronizing superiority
Examples:- she thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending
- a condescending smile
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