condescending

Example Sentences

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Though his acidic sense of humour -- criticised as condescending by some -- is evident throughout, Parr's 180 photographs also amount to a portrait of human folly and environmental destruction.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Just a few years ago, the term "kkondae" was another buzzword among young South Korean to describe an annoying breed of rigid, condescending elders.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Hollywood types often strike a snarky and condescending tone when they peer down the ladder at the low rungs of show business—an excellent example is the 2017 comedy “The Disaster Artist.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Part of the problem may be Gorsuch’s haughty and condescending attitude toward those who disagree with him.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2025

Every time my limpid contribution was read, I wanted to sink behind my chair rather than face the condescending stares of the Mitchison women.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson