Associations to the word «Condescending»

Wiktionary

CONDESCENDING, adjective. Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
CONDESCENDING, verb. Present participle of condescend

Dictionary definition

CONDESCENDING, adjective. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche