paternalistic
Example Sentences
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"They're preying on people who have maybe a bit sympathetic, slightly paternalistic view of Down syndrome," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
The consultation that lands Susanna in McLean lasts just 15 minutes, with the paternalistic doctor suggesting that she will be there for a “few days.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
There’s lots of paternalistic Daddy talk these days that centers on the need to “protect the American people.”
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2025
"It may sound paternalistic, but midwives believed they were looking after mums and babies incredibly well."
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
I, too, had been susceptible to paternalistic British colonialism and the appeal of being perceived by whites as “cultured” and “progressive” and “civilized.”
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
