- present participle of condescend.
condescending
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As the government prosecutor, Norwegian actor Christian Rubeck gives a smug and condescending tone to nearly every word out of his mouth, becoming the closest thing the movie has to a villain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
That included unpleasant exchanges in public transport, conflicts with neighbours, or condescending remarks.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
She described what Sir Chris said as "a little bit condescending".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“I’m of a certain age,” she scolds the villain, who makes the mistake of condescending to her longevity, “not old!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
It’s her—the special closing-night speaker from leadership camp, acting condescending to me for the second time in less than twenty-four hours.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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