condescending (Meaning)
condescending (s)
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Synonyms & Antonyms of condescending
Synonyms:
- conceited
- assumptive
- superior
- pretentious
- cocky
- pompous
- self-centered
- pontificating
- pontifical
- egotistical
- egocentric
- blusterous
- bumptious
- high-handed
- high-hat
- egoistical
- saucy
- hifalutin
- magisterial
- sniffy
- snobbish
- bombastic
- uppity
- high-and-mighty
- authoritarian
- smug
- chesty
- boastful
- uppish
- presumptuous
- cavalier
- snobby
- vainglorious
- dominating
- snooty
- huffy
- haughty
- peremptory
- blustery
- narcissistic
- swaggering
- imperious
- impertinent
Antonyms:
- acquiescent
- self-critical
- unobtrusive
- unassertive
- shrinking
- unassuming
- unassertive
- cringing
- unassuming
- diffident
- meek
- demure
- unaggressive
- unaggressive
- submissive
- introverted
- submissive
- compliant
- quiet
- passive
- unarrogant
- yielding
- deferential
- introverted
- compliant
- acquiescent
- mousy
- meek
- mousy
- deferential
- diffident
- self-critical
- cringing
- passive
- shrinking
- quiet
- unobtrusive
- yielding
- demure
- unarrogant
Synonyms:
- uninhibited
- self-affected
- self-satisfied
- self-asserting
- unreserved
- orgulous
- extraverted
- hubristic
- self-flattering
- masterful
- toploftical
- lofty
- self-assertive
- braggy
- prideful
- important
- highfalutin
- egoistic
- lordly
- self-loving
- brash
- self-conceited
- complacent
- immodest
- vain
- overweening
- bragging
- stiff-necked
- self-applauding
- self-pleased
- extroverted
- braggart
- self-promoting
- proud
- self-complacent
- stuck-up
- presuming
- toplofty
- huffish
- egotistic
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word condescending
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
dominant, domineering,patronizing, supercilious, disdainful, bossy, impudent, arrogant, conceited, assumptive
subdued, shy, humble, sheepish, timid, subdued, unpretentious, timid, lowly, lowly
His condescending tone made it clear that he thought he was better than everyone else.
She gave me a condescending look when I asked a simple question.
The manager's condescending attitude towards his employees created a toxic work environment.
I dislike the way he talks to people; it's always so condescending.
