condescending
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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
It shows us that he could be down-to-earth without ever condescending to his readers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
But in a letter of resignation, she said another reason for leaving was the "condescending and controlling language used towards survivors".
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025
Part of the problem may be Gorsuch’s haughty and condescending attitude toward those who disagree with him.
From Slate • Jun. 23, 2025
There was another obvious difference—Cecilia had always spoken to her in a motherly or condescending way.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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