Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

condescender

verb
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndər/
Definition
To agree to do something in a way that shows you are treating someone as inferior.
Examples
  • She did not condescend to answer his question.
  • Despite her status, she would often condescend to help her colleagues.
  • His tone was condescending as he explained the task.
Meaning
The act of lowering oneself to the level of someone considered inferior; to yield or comply in a way that may suggest superiority.
Synonyms
  • patronize
  • deign
  • stoop
  • lower oneself