patronizing

Example Sentences

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What were they doing to develop “anti-smog muffler devices”? A month later, Hahn got back the first of many testy, patronizing responses.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

You can empathize with your friend without demonizing your own position or patronizing her by saying everything will be OK.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Epstein had made donations to Krauss’ Origins Project, part of his larger patronizing of the sciences.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

Xavier is much older than she is and seems, frankly, somewhat stupid and patronizing, but the narrator is nevertheless tormented by her feelings for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

I heard a chuckle, and looked over to see Edward’s patronizing smile.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer