condescending

Example Sentences

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It shows us that he could be down-to-earth without ever condescending to his readers.

From The Wall Street Journal

"So condescending. Creating a dumbed down sports channel for women is unbelievably sexist. Incredible that it was approved and that it's still live," they said.

From BBC

But in a letter of resignation, she said another reason for leaving was the "condescending and controlling language used towards survivors".

From BBC

"Maybe the opponent sometimes can be condescending, to look down on you," he said.

From BBC

He was condescending when he called her “darling” and referred to her question as “fake news.”

From Los Angeles Times