Condescending vs. Patronizing

Condescendingadjective

Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

Condescendingverb

present participle of condescend

Condescending

exhibiting an attitude of superiority; patronizing; - used of behavior or attitude.

Condescendingadjective

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

Patronizingadjective

offensively condescending

Patronizingverb

present participle of patronize

Patronizingadjective

Showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of a superior toward another.

Patronizingadjective

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension