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