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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescondiscendente
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kondiʃenˈdente
"Il suo modo di parlare era molto condiscendente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
"His condescending tone made it clear that he believed he was smarter than everyone else in the room." - 2
Displaying an attitude of superiority while dealing with others.
"She often gave condescending advice that frustrated her friends."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'condescending' originates from the Latin word 'condescendere', which means 'to descend together'. It evolved through Middle French in the 17th century, acquiring a negative connotation related to superiority and patronizing behavior.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Condescending" is said worldwide
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condescendant
Transliteration: kɔ̃.de.sɑ̃.dɑ̃
"Son ton condescendant a irrité ses amis."
herablassend
Transliteration: heːraˈblasɛnd
"Sein herablassender Ton war sehr unangenehm."
condiscendente
Transliteration: kondiʃenˈdente
"Il suo modo di parlare era molto condiscendente."
condescendiente
Transliteration: kondesθenˈdjente
"Su tono condescendiente molestó a todos."
condescendente
Transliteration: kõdeʃẽˈdẽtʃi
"O tom condescendente dele irritou os amigos."
उपेक्षापूर्ण
Transliteration: upekṣāpūrṇa
"उसका उपेक्षापूर्ण व्यवहार सभी को असहज कर देता है।"
居高临下的
Transliteration: jū gāo lín xià de
"他的居高临下的态度让人感到不舒服。"
거만한
Transliteration: geomanhan
"그의 거만한 태도는 모두를 불편하게 만들었다."
見下した
Transliteration: mikedashita
"彼の見下した態度は皆を不快にさせた。"
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