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condescending

1. having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

“she thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending

adjective

/ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/

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condescending

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"His condescending nod made it clear that he thought I had _____ the movie's main theme."

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  • haughty
  • respectful
  • disdainful
  • modest
  • imperious
  • humble

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