condescending |
humbling |
As adjectives the difference between condescending and humbling
is that
condescending is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude while
humbling is of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc; inducing a feeling of inferiority.
As verbs the difference between condescending and humbling
is that
condescending is while
humbling is .
As a noun humbling is
an event which causes humbleness; a set-down.
condescending |
didactic |
As adjectives the difference between condescending and didactic
is that
condescending is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude while
didactic is instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate, especially with regard to morality. (I.e., didactic poetry.
As a verb condescending
is present participle of lang=en.
As a noun didactic is
a treatise on teaching or education.
condescending |
teasing |
As verbs the difference between condescending and teasing
is that
condescending is present participle of lang=en while
teasing is present participle of lang=en.
As an adjective condescending
is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
As a noun teasing is
the act of teasing; making fun of or making light of.
condescending |
callous |
As adjectives the difference between condescending and callous
is that
condescending is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude while
callous is emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
As a verb condescending
is .
condescending |
insolent |
As adjectives the difference between condescending and insolent
is that
condescending is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude while
insolent is insulting in manner or words.
As a verb condescending
is .
privileged |
condescending |
As verbs the difference between privileged and condescending
is that
privileged is (
privilege) while
condescending is .
As adjectives the difference between privileged and condescending
is that
privileged is having special privileges while
condescending is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
belittlement |
condescending |
As a noun belittlement
is an act of belittling.
As an adjective condescending is
assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
As a verb condescending is
.
belittle |
condescending |
As verbs the difference between belittle and condescending
is that
belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is while
condescending is .
As an adjective condescending is
assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
sanctimonious |
condescending |
As adjectives the difference between sanctimonious and condescending
is that
sanctimonious is making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious while
condescending is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
As a verb condescending is
present participle of lang=en.
courteous |
condescending |
Related terms |
Courteous is a related term of condescending.
As adjectives the difference between courteous and condescending
is that
courteous is showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette while
condescending is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
As a verb condescending is
.
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