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Complaisant vs Condescending - What's the difference?

complaisant | condescending | Related terms |

Complaisant is a related term of condescending.


As adjectives the difference between complaisant and condescending

is that complaisant is compliant while condescending is assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

As a verb condescending is

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complaisant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • compliant
  • Willing to do what pleases others.
  • (archaic) polite, showing respect
  • Usage notes

    * (term) should not be confused with its homophone, complacent.

    Derived terms

    * complaisantly

    condescending

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
  • Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child – ugh!

    Synonyms

    * (assuming a tone of superiority) (l)

    Derived terms

    * condescendingly

    Verb

    (head)