ALL meanings of condescending
con·de·scend·ing
C c - adjective condescending If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people. 3
- adjective condescending showing or implying condescension by stooping to the level of one's inferiors, esp in a patronizing way 3
- adjective condescending showing condescension; esp., patronizing 3
- adjective condescending showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority: They resented the older neighbors' condescending cordiality. 1
- verb without object condescending to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity. 1
- verb without object condescending to stoop or deign to do something: He would not condescend to misrepresent the facts. 1
- verb without object condescending to put aside one's dignity or superiority voluntarily and assume equality with one regarded as inferior: He condescended to their intellectual level in order to be understood. 1
- verb without object condescending Obsolete. to yield. to assent. 1
- noun condescending Acting in a way that betrays a feeling of patronizing superiority. 1
- adjective condescending patronizing 1
- verb condescending present participle of condescend. 0
- adjective condescending Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude. 0