CONDESCENDING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONDESCENDING?

Need another word that means the same as “condescending”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “condescending” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Condescending” are: arch, patronising, patronizing, supercilious, superior, snobbish, snobby, scornful, disdainful, lofty, lordly, haughty, imperious

Condescending as an Adjective

Definitions of "Condescending" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “condescending” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
• Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority.

Synonyms of "Condescending" as an adjective (13 Words)

arch	Expert in skulduggery.
disdainful	Showing contempt or lack of respect. Some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines.
haughty	Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. Haughty aristocrats.
imperious	Arrogant and domineering. His imperious demands.
lofty	Of a noble or elevated nature. Lofty ships.
lordly	Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. Lordly titles.
patronising	(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.
patronizing	(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension. We both occasionally experienced patronizing attitudes from staff.
scornful	Feeling or expressing contempt or derision. Scornful laughter.
snobbish	Relating to, characteristic of, or like a snob. The writer takes a rather snobbish tone.
snobby	Befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior. She is ostracized by the snobby rich kids at school.
supercilious	Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others. A supercilious lady s maid.
superior	Of high or superior quality or performance. Superior malt whiskies.

Usage Examples of "Condescending" as an adjective

• She thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending.
• A condescending smile.

Associations of "Condescending" (30 Words)

aristocracy	A form of government in which power is held by the nobility. Members of the aristocracy.
aristocratic	Belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy. A stately aristocratic manner.
arrogance	The quality of being arrogant. The arrogance of this man is astounding.
arrogant	Having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride. A typically arrogant assumption.
blowhard	A boastful or pompous person. The segregationist blowhards who would dominate the politics of my state for a generation.
bluster	A violent gusty wind. A southeaster blustered onshore.
boast	(of a person, place, or thing) possess (a feature that is a source of pride. I said I would win and it wasn t an idle boast.
boastful	Showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities. He always seemed to be rather boastful and above himself.
bombast	High-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people. The bombast of gung ho militarism.
brag	A gambling card game which is a simplified form of poker. They were bragging about how easy it had been.
braggadocio	Vain and empty boasting.
braggart	A person who boasts about their achievements or possessions. Braggart men.
bragging	Exhibiting self-importance. A little honest bragging doesn t hurt anyone.
bravado	A swaggering show of courage. He possesses none of the classic wheeler dealer s casual bravado.
cocksure	Confident in an excessive or arrogant way. An arrogant and cocksure materialist.
conceit	The trait of being unduly vain and conceited false pride. He was puffed up with conceit.
elitist	A person who believes that a society or system should be led by an elite. The image of polo as an elitist sport.
gasconade	Show off. Whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade.
haughty	Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. A haughty British aristocrat.
intellectual	Possessing a highly developed intellect. Children need intellectual stimulation.
patronize	Be a regular customer or client of. She was determined not to be put down or patronized.
pontificate	(in the Roman Catholic Church) the office or period of office of a pope or bishop. The new professor always pontificates.
pride	Confidence and self-respect as expressed by members of a group, typically one that has been socially marginalized, on the basis of their shared identity, culture, and experience. He swallowed his pride and asked for help.
proud	Of an event achievement etc causing someone to feel proud. We have a proud history of innovation.
proudly	In an imposing manner; splendidly. Pristine new office buildings stood proudly beside a large car park.
snob	A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior. A musical snob.
strut	Brace something with a strut or struts. He struts around like a rooster in a hen house.
superciliousness	The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
swagger	Discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate. I ll take you somewhere swagger.
vaunt	Boast about or praise (something), especially excessively. He was initially vaunted by the West for his leadership of the country.