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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

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

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2025

But the truth is that was a careless and condescending way to describe her.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell