Condescending
Meaning: Showing that one feels superior to others; patronizing.
Example
- His condescending tone irritated his colleagues.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “condescending”?
Answer: C) Showing that one feels superior to others; patronizing.
“Condescending” means: Showing that one feels superior to others; patronizing.
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