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