May 22, 2010 · A condescending attitude (intentional or not) usually comes from someone who is in a superior position, and the attitude displays passive aggression towards the other person (s) in order …

Jun 5, 2006 · But not condescending. Condescention, in my opinion, is usually deliberate and at least tinged with malice-- sometimes soaked in it. A politician explaining his "issues" to highschool …

Mar 19, 2018 · What is the difference between talking in a patronising manner compared to a condescending manner? I have read that speaking as either is largely frowned upon by society. Why …

Jul 1, 2021 · Hi, About the word condescend, one of its definitions is this in WR dictionary: to behave as if descending from a superior position to a lower position It also provides a sentence: He wouldn't …

Jan 18, 2025 · Yes, I think that English is not rich in productive diminutives, and "little" often has to do the job. With names you have the option of abbreviating (to a single syllable) and/or adding "ie" at …

Sep 25, 2017 · Random House offers this definition of condescend that's not necessarily negative: "to put aside one's dignity or higher rank voluntarily and take on equality with an inferior." However, in a …

Apr 7, 2011 · I've heard several times in movies when someone use the word "condescending" and "patronizing". And I perceive that they have almost the same meaning. My question is: What are the …

Sep 1, 2009 · Usually condescention is in the eye of the beholder. In other words, someone believes you are condescending although it may not be intentional. However, one can be deliberately …

Jun 24, 2020 · ‘This,' said the stranger, with a condescending roll in his voice, ‘is Master Copperfield. I hope I see you well, Sir ? I have read this in 'David Copperfield', a retold version for children, by Alice …

Dec 19, 2022 · "Patronizing" and "condescending" have a lot of overlap in meaning, but "pontificate" means something different. "Pontificating" best fits your description of what the person is doing.