Antonyms for condescending
ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dɪŋcon·de·scend·ing

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1. arch, condescending, patronizing, patronisingadjective

   (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

   Antonyms:
   inferior

   Synonyms:
   patronizing, mischievous, pixilated, prankish, impish, wicked, implike, puckish, arch, arch(a), patronising

How to use condescending in a sentence?

1. Joe Biden:

   I hope I don't come across as condescending, because I don't mean it. I hope The President has learned a really important lesson. Diplomacy matters. Preparation matters.

2. Frank Bainimarama:

   The prime minister was very insulting, very condescending, not good for the relationship.

3. Holly Christensen , left:

   There’s something condescending about these bans, suggesting people don’t have the ability to make their own decisions.

4. Peabody Award:

   He's irreverent, honest, curious, never condescending, never obsequious, people open up to him and, in doing so, often reveal more about their hometowns or homelands than a traditional reporter could hope to document.

5. Tucker Carlson:

   It was dismissive. Condescending and dismissive, those are the words I characterize in the book.

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