condescend (Meaning)

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condescend (v)

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way

treat condescendingly

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condescend Sentence Examples

  1. She always seemed to condescend to others, believing herself superior.
  2. His tone became condescending when he spoke to his subordinates.
  3. I refuse to condescend to your level of pettiness.
  4. Despite his wealth, he never condescended to flaunt it in front of others.
  5. It's frustrating when people condescend to offer help without truly understanding the situation.
  6. The professor's condescending attitude towards his students made learning difficult.
  7. She couldn't help but condescend to correct her coworker's mistakes.
  8. He would often condescend to join in on activities he considered beneath him.
  9. The politician's attempt to connect with the common people came off as condescending.
  10. It's important not to condescend to children when explaining complex concepts.

FAQs About the word condescend

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She always seemed to condescend to others, believing herself superior.

His tone became condescending when he spoke to his subordinates.

I refuse to condescend to your level of pettiness.

Despite his wealth, he never condescended to flaunt it in front of others.