condescending
adj.adj. behaving as if you are more important or more intelligent than other people. You use this when someone talks down to you or treats you like a child.
adj. showing a patronising superiority; acting in a way that implies others are less intelligent or capable. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'sound' or 'seem'.
I don't like his condescending tone when he explains things.
The manager's condescending attitude toward the new interns made them feel unwelcome and discouraged from asking questions.
While the professor intended to simplify the complex theory for the public, his delivery came across as condescending, alienating the very audience he hoped to engage.
Often used to modify nouns related to communication, such as 'tone', 'smile', or 'remark'.
He is very condescend to meHe is very condescending to meLearners often use the base verb form instead of the participial adjective to describe a person's character or behavior.