Synonyms 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

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

   Antonyms:
   inferior

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1. List of paraphrases for "condescending":

   patronising, patronizing

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1. Tucker Carlson:

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Tamika Cross:

   I tried to inform her that I was a physician but I was continually cut off by condescending remarks.

5. Leslie Malachi:

   I found the response to be patronizing, condescending and an insult to our intelligence. There definitely was a script and we understand the staffer had to do what he had to do.