- present participle of condescend.
condescending
Example Sentences
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He’s condescending to almost everyone except his church friends.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
When we told them they were talking to an expert, it didn’t matter if it was condescending, it still worked just as well.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
To providers themselves, however, this is condescending, victim-blaming nonsense.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
"It's a complete reversal of the situation: for a long time, Europeans were condescending toward Chinese manufacturers, seen as mere imitators."
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Anna May cocked her head again and gave me a half smile that seemed both pitying and condescending.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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