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Condescending vs. Patronising — What's the Difference?

Condescending vs. Patronising — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Condescending and Patronising

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Condescending

Displaying a patronizingly superior attitude
"Wall Street's usual condescending attitude toward small investors" (Tom Petruno).

Patronising

(British spelling) patronizing

Condescending

Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!

Patronising

Present participle of patronise

Condescending

Present participle of condescend
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Patronising

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

Condescending

Exhibiting an attitude of superiority; patronizing; - used of behavior or attitude.

Condescending

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

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