Patronizing - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ|
Brit.
|ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ|
adjective
- (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension (syn: arch, condescending)
Extra examples
I don't mean to sound patronizing.
...the patronizing comment from the snooty waiter roused her ire...
...that patronizing little snot at the vintage record store openly smirks when someone asks for something from the Top 40...
The program focuses on kids' interests without patronizing them.
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