Synonyms for condescending
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Patronizing
patronizing, patronising UK, arch
2. Arrogant
arrogant, contemptuous, disdainful, superior, toplofty, supercilious
Definitions
- adj. 1
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!
Example sentences
- arch Would you like shoe inserts for better arch support?
- patronizing Patronizing attitudes can hinder productive conversations.
- arrogant I don't need the validation of an arrogant person.
- contemptuous Tom seems to be contemptuous of ordinary people.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| condescending | rising | |
| arch | steady | |
| patronizing | rising | |
| arrogant | rising | |
| contemptuous | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- arch1
- 8 letters
- superior4, arrogant3, toplofty
- 10 letters
- disdainful3
- 11 letters
- patronizing4, patronising
- 12 letters
- contemptuous4, supercilious5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (superior4 = 4 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- condescendant
- Italiano
- sussiegoso