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patronizing vs. condescending

patronizing
[pay-truh-nahy-zing, pa-] / ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪ zɪŋ, ˈpæ- /

adjective

  1. An image of the word patronizing as defined by displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner.

    displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner.

    a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the back.
condescending
[kon-duh-sen-ding] / ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. An image of the word condescending as defined by showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority.

    showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority.

    They resented the older neighbors' condescending cordiality.
    Synonyms:
    supercilious, disdainful, patronizing