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condescending

English

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /?k?n.d?.s?nd.??/, /?k?n?di.s?nd.??/
(US) IPA^(key): /?k?nd??s?nd??/

Adjective

condescending (comparative more condescending, superlative most condescending)

Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

Synonyms

(assuming a tone of superiority): patronizing

Derived terms

condescendingly

Related terms

condescendence
condescension

Translations

Verb

condescending

present participle of condescend

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overbearing

English

Etymology

From overbear (“to bear down (on)”) +? -ing.

Verb

overbearing

present participle of overbear

Adjective

overbearing (comparative more overbearing, superlative most overbearing)

Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.

Synonyms

demanding, dictatorial, dominant, haughty, high-handed
See also Thesaurus:bossy
See also Thesaurus:arrogant

Derived terms

overbearingly
overbearingness

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condescending

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overbearing

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