Complaisant vs Condescending - What's the difference?
complaisant | condescending | Related terms |
compliant
Willing to do what pleases others.
(archaic) polite, showing respect
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
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
.complaisant
English
Adjective
(en adjective)Usage notes
* (term) should not be confused with its homophone, complacent.Derived terms
* complaisantlycondescending
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child – ugh!