CONDESCENDING
13 letters
20 Scrabble points
/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/
Definition of CONDESCENDING
verb
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To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
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To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
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(possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
adjective
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Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
"Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!"
Related words:
patronizing
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
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C
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Length
13 letters
Scrabble Score
20 points